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Acter GroupROCO:5536 +1.20%68 Pretax Margin % is 14.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 12.53. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5536 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$520.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,764 Construction companies, Acter Group ranks better than 83.45% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Acter Group's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,641 Mil. Acter Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$10,976 Mil. Therefore, Acter Group's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acter Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5536'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.09 Med: 12.53 Max: 16.05
Current: 14.62
ROCO:5536's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.45% of 1764
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.465
vs ROCO:5536: 14.62
Acter Group (ROCO:5536) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Acter Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Acter Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acter Group's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ROCO:5536 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Acter Group's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Acter Group Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Acter Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acter Group's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Acter Group (ROCO:5536) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.95% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Acter Group and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 12.53. Over the past decade, Acter Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.09 to 16.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Acter Group ranks #292 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Acter Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Acter Group's current Pretax Margin % of 14.95% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 12.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.09 to a high of 16.05. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Acter Group's value of 14.95% is 173.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acter Group ranks #292 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acter Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acter Group's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Acter Group ranks #292 out of 1764 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Acter Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Acter Group's value of 14.95% is 173.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Acter Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.09 to 16.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.53 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Acter Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.47, based on 1,764 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acter Group's current Pretax Margin % of 14.95% is 173.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Acter Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acter Group's current Pretax Margin % is 14.95%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 12.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acter Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acter Group (ROCO:5536) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$520.10, compared to a current price of NT$1,265.00 — trading 143.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.95%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 12.53 and 173.6% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. Acter Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acter Group (ROCO:5536), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.95% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Acter Group (ROCO:5536) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acter Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$1,265.00 is trading 143.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$520.10.
GuruFocus considers Acter Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5536:
Pretax Margin %: 14.95% (19% above median its 10-year median of 12.53)
GF Value™: NT$520.10 vs. price of NT$1,265.00 (143.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.6% above the Construction median (#292 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5536 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acter Group Corp Ltd is a Taiwan-based engineering and construction company. It is engaged in providing construction, design, and maintenance services related to air conditioners, environmental control services, clean room set-up, ice water machine trading, energy-storing equipment trading, ventilation engineering, and energy technology services. The group has three reportable segments: Taiwan, Mainland China, and other countries. The Taiwan segment provides engineering, maintenance, sales, and other services in the Taiwan area. The Mainland China segment provides engineering services and sales in Mainland China. The other segment provides engineering services in Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries.
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