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Lum Chang HoldingsSGX:L19 53 Pretax Margin % is 6.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 4.14. GuruFocus rates SGX:L19 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,764 Construction companies, Lum Chang Holdings ranks better than 57.2% on this metric.
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.
Lum Chang Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lum Chang Holdings Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lum Chang 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:L19 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lum Chang 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.
Lum Chang Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lum Chang Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lum Chang 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.
Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.11% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lum Chang Holdings and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 4.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #755 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Lum Chang Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Lum Chang Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 6.11% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 4.14. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Lum Chang Holdings' value of 6.11% is 11.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #755 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lum Chang Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lum Chang Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lum Chang Holdings ranks #755 out of 1764 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Lum Chang Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Lum Chang Holdings' value of 6.11% is 11.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.14 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Lum Chang 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.47, based on 1,764 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. Lum Chang Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 6.11% is 11.7% 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 Lum Chang Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lum Chang Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 6.11%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 4.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lum Chang Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.35, compared to a current price of S$0.51 — trading 45.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.11%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 4.14 and 11.7% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. Lum Chang Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.11% 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 Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lum Chang Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.51 is trading 45.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.35.
GuruFocus considers Lum Chang Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:L19:
Pretax Margin %: 6.11% (48% above median its 10-year median of 4.14)
GF Value™: S$0.35 vs. price of S$0.51 (45.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.7% above the Construction median (#755 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:L19 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lum Chang Holdings Ltd is a construction company operating through four segments: Construction; Restoration & Interior Fit-Out; Property Development and Investment; and Investment Holding & Others. The Construction segment, which contributes the majority of the revenue, focuses on building construction, extensions, additions, alterations, refurbishment, and restoration. The Restoration & Interior Fit-Out segment offers niche restoration works, interior fit-outs, and addition and alteration (A&A) projects. The Property Development and Investment segment develops and holds properties for sale and investment, while the Investment Holding & Others segment manages group investments and provides management services.
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