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The historical rank and industry rank for World Precision Machinery's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:B49'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.73 Med: 2.61 Max: 9.86
Current: -12.73
SGX:B49's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 86.8% of 3030
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.805
vs SGX:B49: -12.73
World Precision Machinery (SGX:B49) 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.
World Precision Machinery Pretax Margin % Related Terms
World Precision Machinery 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:B49 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, World Precision Machinery'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.
World Precision Machinery Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, World Precision Machinery's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Precision Machinery'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.
World Precision Machinery (SGX:B49) has a Pretax Margin % of -16.26% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on World Precision Machinery and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, World Precision Machinery ranks #2630 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is World Precision Machinery's Pretax Margin % too high?
World Precision Machinery's current Pretax Margin % is -16.26%. Based on the distribution chart, World Precision Machinery ranks #2630 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, World Precision Machinery has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Precision Machinery's Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, World Precision Machinery ranks #2630 out of 3030 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places World Precision Machinery in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.81. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.81, based on 3,030 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 World Precision Machinery and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Precision Machinery's current Pretax Margin % is -16.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Precision Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Precision Machinery (SGX:B49) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.16, compared to a current price of S$0.12 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -16.26%. World Precision Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 World Precision Machinery (SGX:B49), the current Pretax Margin % is -16.26% 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 World Precision Machinery (SGX:B49) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Precision Machinery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.12 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.16.
GuruFocus considers World Precision Machinery to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:B49:
Pretax Margin %: -16.26%
GF Value™: S$0.16 vs. price of S$0.12 (25% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:B49 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
World Precision Machinery Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of conventional stamping machines and metal parts and high performance and high tonnage stamping machines. It manufactures both standard and customized stamping machines. It has established its sales network and service centers in large and medium-sized cities across the People's Republic of China, and its products are even exported to Southeast Asia, Europe, South America, and South Africa. It generates maximum revenue from the high-performance and high-tonnage stamping machines.
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