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The historical rank and industry rank for Xiamen Leading Optics Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:605118'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.91 Med: 35.44 Max: 44.92
Current: 34.57
SHSE:605118's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.01% of 2479
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.59
vs SHSE:605118: 34.57
Xiamen Leading Optics Co (SHSE:605118) 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.
Xiamen Leading Optics Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Xiamen Leading Optics Co 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.
SHSE:605118 vs APH, GLW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Xiamen Leading Optics Co'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.
Xiamen Leading Optics Co Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Xiamen Leading Optics Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xiamen Leading Optics Co'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.
Xiamen Leading Optics Co (SHSE:605118) has a Pretax Margin % of 33.74% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Xiamen Leading Optics Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.44. Over the past decade, Xiamen Leading Optics Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 28.91 to 44.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Xiamen Leading Optics Co ranks #74 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Xiamen Leading Optics Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Xiamen Leading Optics Co's current Pretax Margin % of 33.74% is near median its 10-year median of 35.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.91 to a high of 44.92. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Xiamen Leading Optics Co's value of 33.74% is 839.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xiamen Leading Optics Co ranks #74 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xiamen Leading Optics Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xiamen Leading Optics Co's Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Xiamen Leading Optics Co ranks #74 out of 2479 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Xiamen Leading Optics Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Xiamen Leading Optics Co's value of 33.74% is 839.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Xiamen Leading Optics Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 28.91 to 44.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.44 vs. the industry median of 3.59, Xiamen Leading Optics Co 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 3.59, based on 2,479 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. Xiamen Leading Optics Co's current Pretax Margin % of 33.74% is 839.8% 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 Xiamen Leading Optics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xiamen Leading Optics Co's current Pretax Margin % is 33.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xiamen Leading Optics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen Leading Optics Co (SHSE:605118) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥28.02, compared to a current price of ¥30.54 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 33.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.44 and 839.8% above the Hardware industry median of 3.59. Xiamen Leading Optics Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Xiamen Leading Optics Co (SHSE:605118), the current Pretax Margin % is 33.74% 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 Xiamen Leading Optics Co (SHSE:605118) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen Leading Optics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥30.54 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥28.02.
GuruFocus considers Xiamen Leading Optics Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:605118:
Pretax Margin %: 33.74% (near median its 10-year median of 35.44)
GF Value™: ¥28.02 vs. price of ¥30.54 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 839.8% above the Hardware median (#74 of 2479)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605118 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xiamen Leading Optics Co Ltd is engaged in design, production and sales of optical lenses. The company's products include Surveillance Lens; Automotives Lens; Machine Vision Lens; ITS Lens; Low Distortion Lens; Consumer Imaging; and Panoramic Lens. Its products are used in multiple fields of application including security surveillance, medical and biological studies and researches, intelligent traffic systems, video conference, intelligent home security, sports camera and many more.
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