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Advanced Systems AutomationSGX:WJ9 Pretax Margin % is -188.76% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Semiconductors companies, Advanced Systems Automation ranks worse than 94.93% on this metric.
Advanced Systems Automation (SGX:WJ9) 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.
Advanced Systems Automation Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Advanced Systems Automation 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:WJ9 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Advanced Systems Automation'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.
Advanced Systems Automation Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Advanced Systems Automation's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Systems Automation'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.
Advanced Systems Automation (SGX:WJ9) has a Pretax Margin % of -188.76% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Advanced Systems Automation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Systems Automation ranks #974 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is Advanced Systems Automation's Pretax Margin % too high?
Advanced Systems Automation's current Pretax Margin % is -188.76%. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Systems Automation ranks #974 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Advanced Systems Automation's Pretax Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Advanced Systems Automation ranks #974 out of 1026 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Advanced Systems Automation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.97. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 6.97, based on 1,026 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 Advanced Systems Automation and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Systems Automation's current Pretax Margin % is -188.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Systems Automation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Systems Automation (SGX:WJ9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.01, compared to a current price of S$0.00 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -188.76%. 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 Advanced Systems Automation (SGX:WJ9), the current Pretax Margin % is -188.76% 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.
Advanced Systems Automation Ltd is engaged in manufacturing automated equipment for the encapsulation of semiconductors. It operates through the segment of Equipment Contract Manufacturing Services through which it generates its revenues. Its products and services cover UV Tape curing technologies, Encapsulation, Wafer processing, Strip mounting, and Detaping.
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