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HC Surgical SpecialistsSGX:1B1 -2.86%63 Pretax Margin % is 32.98% as of May. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 38.64. GuruFocus rates SGX:1B1 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, HC Surgical Specialists ranks better than 99.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HC Surgical Specialists's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:1B1'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.22 Med: 38.64 Max: 51.56
Current: 39.41
SGX:1B1's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 99.01% of 202
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -1.805
vs SGX:1B1: 39.41
HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) 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.
HC Surgical Specialists Pretax Margin % Related Terms
HC Surgical Specialists Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
SGX:1B1 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, HC Surgical Specialists'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.
HC Surgical Specialists Pretax Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, HC Surgical Specialists's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HC Surgical Specialists'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.
HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) has a Pretax Margin % of 32.98% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 38.64. Over the past decade, HC Surgical Specialists' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.22 to 51.56. According to the industry distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #2 out of 202 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is HC Surgical Specialists' Pretax Margin % too high?
HC Surgical Specialists' current Pretax Margin % of 32.98% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 38.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.22 to a high of 51.56. Based on the distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #2 out of 202 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HC Surgical Specialists has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HC Surgical Specialists' Pretax Margin % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, HC Surgical Specialists ranks #2 out of 202 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places HC Surgical Specialists in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, HC Surgical Specialists' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.22 to 51.56 over the past decade. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Pretax Margin % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 HC Surgical Specialists and its competitors. HC Surgical Specialists's current Pretax Margin % is 32.98%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 38.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HC Surgical Specialists stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.30, compared to a current price of S$0.34 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 32.98%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 38.64. HC Surgical Specialists' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1), the current Pretax Margin % is 32.98% as of May. 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 HC Surgical Specialists (SGX:1B1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Surgical Specialists stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.34 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.30.
GuruFocus considers HC Surgical Specialists to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:1B1:
Pretax Margin %: 32.98% (15% below median its 10-year median of 38.64)
GF Value™: S$0.30 vs. price of S$0.34 (13.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:1B1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HC Surgical Specialists Ltd is a medical services group. The company is engaged in providing endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopies and colonoscopies, and general surgery services. The operating segment of the company is the healthcare segment. Geographically, it operates only in Singapore. The company has its facilities center and clinics at various places in Singapore.
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