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Chung Lien CoROCO:5604 +0.33%75 Pretax Margin % is 71.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 70.69. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5604 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,753 Real Estate companies, Chung Lien Co ranks better than 88.25% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Chung Lien Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$28.9 Mil. Chung Lien Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$40.4 Mil. Therefore, Chung Lien Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 71.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chung Lien Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5604'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.57 Med: 70.69 Max: 780.16
Current: 71.69
ROCO:5604's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.25% of 1753
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.21
vs ROCO:5604: 71.69
Chung Lien Co (ROCO:5604) 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.
Chung Lien Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Chung Lien Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chung Lien Co'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:5604 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Chung Lien Co'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.
Chung Lien Co Pretax Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Chung Lien Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chung Lien Co'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.
Chung Lien Co (ROCO:5604) has a Pretax Margin % of 71.58% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Chung Lien Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.69. Over the past decade, Chung Lien Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.57 to 780.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Chung Lien Co ranks #206 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Chung Lien Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Chung Lien Co's current Pretax Margin % of 71.58% is near median its 10-year median of 70.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.57 to a high of 780.16. The Real Estate industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.21. Chung Lien Co's value of 71.58% is 486.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chung Lien Co ranks #206 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chung Lien Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Lien Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Chung Lien Co ranks #206 out of 1753 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Chung Lien Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.21. Chung Lien Co's value of 71.58% is 486.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chung Lien Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.57 to 780.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.69 vs. the industry median of 12.21, Chung Lien Co 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 Real Estate company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.21, based on 1,753 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. Chung Lien Co's current Pretax Margin % of 71.58% is 486.2% 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 Chung Lien Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chung Lien Co's current Pretax Margin % is 71.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chung Lien Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Lien Co (ROCO:5604) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.95, compared to a current price of NT$30.40 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 71.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.69 and 486.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.21. Chung Lien Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs 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 Chung Lien Co (ROCO:5604), the current Pretax Margin % is 71.58% 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 Chung Lien Co (ROCO:5604) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Lien Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$30.40 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.95.
GuruFocus considers Chung Lien Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5604:
Pretax Margin %: 71.58% (near median its 10-year median of 70.69)
GF Value™: NT$41.95 vs. price of NT$30.40 (27.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 486.2% above the Real Estate median (#206 of 1753)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5604 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chung Lien Co Ltd, with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the leasing of real estate, retailing of computer information products and software, and information maintenance services.
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