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The Trendlines GroupSGX:42T -1.69% Pretax Margin % is -10,491.94% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Asset Management companies, The Trendlines Group ranks better than 94.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Trendlines Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:42T'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -772.28 Med: -112.22 Max: 424.34
Current: 259.25
SGX:42T's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 94.21% of 1572
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.835
vs SGX:42T: 259.25
The Trendlines Group (SGX:42T) 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.
The Trendlines Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
The Trendlines Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Trendlines 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.
SGX:42T vs BLK, BX, KKR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, The Trendlines 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.
The Trendlines Group Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Trendlines Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Trendlines 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.
The Trendlines Group (SGX:42T) has a Pretax Margin % of -10,491.94% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on The Trendlines Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Trendlines Group ranks #91 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is The Trendlines Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
The Trendlines Group's current Pretax Margin % is -10,491.94%. Based on the distribution chart, The Trendlines Group ranks #91 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does The Trendlines Group's Pretax Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Trendlines Group ranks #91 out of 1572 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places The Trendlines Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.84. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.84, based on 1,572 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. 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 The Trendlines Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trendlines Group's current Pretax Margin % is -10,491.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trendlines Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trendlines Group (SGX:42T) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.04, compared to a current price of S$0.06 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -10,491.94%. 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 The Trendlines Group (SGX:42T), the current Pretax Margin % is -10,491.94% 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.
The Trendlines Group Ltd is engaged in investing in and establishing agrifood tech and medical device companies. It is also involved in managing investment funds. The company invests in and builds portfolio companies throughout its entire life cycle. Its cooperation models include joint ventures, partnerships, co-investments, and the formation of strategic alliances around the world.
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