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Soon Lian HoldingsSGX:5MD 41 Pretax Margin % is 7.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 3.91. GuruFocus rates SGX:5MD with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Soon Lian Holdings ranks better than 55.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Soon Lian Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5MD'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.05 Med: 3.91 Max: 13.24
Current: 7.4
SGX:5MD's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 55.17% of 841
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.88
vs SGX:5MD: 7.40
Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) 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.
Soon Lian Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Soon Lian Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Soon Lian Holdings'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:5MD vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Soon Lian Holdings'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.
Soon Lian Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Soon Lian Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soon Lian Holdings'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.
Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.50% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Soon Lian Holdings and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 3.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #377 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Soon Lian Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Soon Lian Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 7.50% is 92% above median its 10-year median of 3.91. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.88. Soon Lian Holdings' value of 7.50% is 53.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #377 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Soon Lian Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soon Lian Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Soon Lian Holdings ranks #377 out of 841 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Soon Lian Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.88. Soon Lian Holdings' value of 7.50% is 53.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.91 vs. the industry median of 4.88, Soon Lian Holdings 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.88, based on 841 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. Soon Lian Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 7.50% is 53.7% 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 Soon Lian Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soon Lian Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 7.50%, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 3.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soon Lian Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.25, compared to a current price of S$0.20 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.50%, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 3.91 and 53.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.88. Soon Lian Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.50% 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 Soon Lian Holdings (SGX:5MD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soon Lian Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.20 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.25.
GuruFocus considers Soon Lian Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:5MD:
Pretax Margin %: 7.50% (92% above median its 10-year median of 3.91)
GF Value™: S$0.25 vs. price of S$0.20 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#377 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5MD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soon Lian Holdings Ltd is principally an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the business of trading of aluminium alloy materials. The company's business segments include precision engineering, marine, stockists and traders and other customers. The majority of revenue is derived from the Precision engineering segment, which includes precision parts for electronic equipment, precision instruments, medical instrumentation, semiconductor equipment, automated assembly lines, pharmaceutical machinery and robotics. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Singapore, followed by Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Indonesia and other countries.
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