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Powermatic Data SystemsSGX:BCY -0.62%78 Pretax Margin % is 55.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 34.74. GuruFocus rates SGX:BCY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,474 Hardware companies, Powermatic Data Systems ranks better than 98.26% on this metric.
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) 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.
Powermatic Data Systems Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Powermatic Data Systems 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:BCY vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Powermatic Data Systems'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.
Powermatic Data Systems Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powermatic Data Systems's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powermatic Data Systems'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.
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) has a Pretax Margin % of 55.28% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 34.74. Over the past decade, Powermatic Data Systems' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.33 to 46.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #43 out of 2474 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Powermatic Data Systems' Pretax Margin % too high?
Powermatic Data Systems' current Pretax Margin % of 55.28% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 34.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.33 to a high of 46.55. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.66. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 55.28% is 1412.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #43 out of 2474 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Powermatic Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powermatic Data Systems' Pretax Margin % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #43 out of 2474 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Powermatic Data Systems in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.66. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 55.28% is 1412.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Powermatic Data Systems' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.33 to 46.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.74 vs. the industry median of 3.66, Powermatic Data Systems 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 3.66, based on 2,474 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. Powermatic Data Systems's current Pretax Margin % of 55.28% is 1412.4% 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 Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powermatic Data Systems's current Pretax Margin % is 55.28%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 34.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powermatic Data Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.70, compared to a current price of S$3.23 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 55.28%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 34.74 and 1412.4% above the Hardware industry median of 3.66. Powermatic Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY), the current Pretax Margin % is 55.28% 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$3.23 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.70.
GuruFocus considers Powermatic Data Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BCY:
Pretax Margin %: 55.28% (59% above median its 10-year median of 34.74)
GF Value™: S$3.70 vs. price of S$3.23 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1412.4% above the Hardware median (#43 of 2474)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powermatic Data Systems Ltd operates in the communication equipment business. The company's operating segment includes Wireless connectivity products; Property and Corporate holding and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Wireless connectivity products segment. The Wireless connectivity products segment comprises the manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution of wireless connectivity products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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