Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
UP Young CornerstoneROCO:6728 +1.39%85 Pretax Margin % is 6.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 10.98. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6728 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$181.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, UP Young Cornerstone ranks better than 64.25% on this metric.
UP Young Cornerstone (ROCO:6728) 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.
UP Young Cornerstone Pretax Margin % Related Terms
UP Young Cornerstone Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for UP Young Cornerstone'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, UP Young Cornerstone'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.
UP Young Cornerstone Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, UP Young Cornerstone's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UP Young Cornerstone'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.
UP Young Cornerstone (ROCO:6728) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.74% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on UP Young Cornerstone and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 10.98. Over the past decade, UP Young Cornerstone's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.58 to 17.35. According to the industry distribution chart, UP Young Cornerstone ranks #884 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is UP Young Cornerstone's Pretax Margin % too high?
UP Young Cornerstone's current Pretax Margin % of 6.74% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 10.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.58 to a high of 17.35. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.68. UP Young Cornerstone's value of 6.74% is 83.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UP Young Cornerstone ranks #884 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, UP Young Cornerstone has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UP Young Cornerstone's Pretax Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, UP Young Cornerstone ranks #884 out of 2473 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts UP Young Cornerstone in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.68. UP Young Cornerstone's value of 6.74% is 83.2% above this benchmark. Historically, UP Young Cornerstone's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.58 to 17.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.98 vs. the industry median of 3.68, UP Young Cornerstone 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.68, based on 2,473 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. UP Young Cornerstone's current Pretax Margin % of 6.74% is 83.2% 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 UP Young Cornerstone and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UP Young Cornerstone's current Pretax Margin % is 6.74%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 10.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UP Young Cornerstone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UP Young Cornerstone (ROCO:6728) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$181.16, compared to a current price of NT$109.50 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.74%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 10.98 and 83.2% above the Hardware industry median of 3.68. UP Young Cornerstone's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 UP Young Cornerstone (ROCO:6728), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.74% as of Mar. 2026. 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 UP Young Cornerstone (ROCO:6728) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UP Young Cornerstone stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$109.50 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$181.16.
GuruFocus considers UP Young Cornerstone to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6728:
Pretax Margin %: 6.74% (39% below median its 10-year median of 10.98)
GF Value™: NT$181.16 vs. price of NT$109.50 (39.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.2% above the Hardware median (#884 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6728 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UP Young Cornerstone Corp is a Taiwan based consumer electronics company. It is involved in providing range of kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers and ovens among others.
85GF Score
Get the complete analysis for ROCO:6728
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
ROCO:6728 has been successfully added to your 
