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Frencken GroupSGX:E28 -3.26%70 Pretax Margin % is 5.85% as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 7.14. GuruFocus rates SGX:E28 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, Frencken Group ranks better than 59.69% on this metric.
Frencken Group (SGX:E28) 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.
Frencken Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Frencken Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frencken 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:E28 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Frencken 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.
Frencken Group Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Frencken Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frencken 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.
Frencken Group (SGX:E28) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.85% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Frencken Group and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 7.14. Over the past decade, Frencken Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.35 to 9.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Frencken Group ranks #998 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Frencken Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Frencken Group's current Pretax Margin % of 5.85% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 7.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.35 to a high of 9.19. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.63. Frencken Group's value of 5.85% is 61.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frencken Group ranks #998 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Frencken Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frencken Group's Pretax Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Frencken Group ranks #998 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Frencken Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.63. Frencken Group's value of 5.85% is 61.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Frencken Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.35 to 9.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.14 vs. the industry median of 3.63, Frencken Group 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 3.63, based on 2,476 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. Frencken Group's current Pretax Margin % of 5.85% is 61.4% 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 Frencken Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frencken Group's current Pretax Margin % is 5.85%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 7.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frencken Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frencken Group (SGX:E28) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.51, compared to a current price of S$2.67 — trading 76.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.85%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 7.14 and 61.4% above the Hardware industry median of 3.63. Frencken Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Frencken Group (SGX:E28), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.85% as of Jun. 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 Frencken Group (SGX:E28) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frencken Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$2.67 is trading 76.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.51.
GuruFocus considers Frencken Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:E28:
Pretax Margin %: 5.85% (18% below median its 10-year median of 7.14)
GF Value™: S$1.51 vs. price of S$2.67 (76.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.4% above the Hardware median (#998 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:E28 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frencken Group Ltd is a Singapore-based Integrated Technology Solutions Company. The company has two principal business segments: i) Mechatronics - specialising in the design and manufacture of complex electro-mechanical assemblies and automation systems for original equipment manufacturers. ii) Advanced Plastics Solutions - specialising in the manufacture of plastic components (including design and fabrication of mould) for assembly into modules and finished products. It also designs and manufactures oil filters. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Mechatronics segment. The company operates in four principal geographical areas - The Netherlands, People's Republic of China, Malaysia and Singapore, with the maximum revenue generated from The Netherlands.
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