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ACM Research (Shanghai)SHSE:688082 -2.80%75 Pretax Margin % is 9.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 21.47. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688082 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥160.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Semiconductors companies, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks better than 77.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688082'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.26 Med: 21.47 Max: 24.95
Current: 18.86
SHSE:688082's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 77.98% of 1022
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.075
vs SHSE:688082: 18.86
ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) 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.
ACM Research (Shanghai) Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ACM Research (Shanghai) 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:688082 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, ACM Research (Shanghai)'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.
ACM Research (Shanghai) Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACM Research (Shanghai)'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.
ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.61% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ACM Research (Shanghai) and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 21.47. Over the past decade, ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.26 to 24.95. According to the industry distribution chart, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks #225 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Pretax Margin % too high?
ACM Research (Shanghai)'s current Pretax Margin % of 9.61% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 21.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.26 to a high of 24.95. The Semiconductors industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.08. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s value of 9.61% is 89.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks #225 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACM Research (Shanghai) has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACM Research (Shanghai)'s Pretax Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ACM Research (Shanghai) ranks #225 out of 1022 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places ACM Research (Shanghai) in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.08. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s value of 9.61% is 89.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ACM Research (Shanghai)'s own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.26 to 24.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.47 vs. the industry median of 5.08, ACM Research (Shanghai) 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.08, based on 1,022 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. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s current Pretax Margin % of 9.61% is 89.4% 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 ACM Research (Shanghai) and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s current Pretax Margin % is 9.61%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 21.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACM Research (Shanghai) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥160.77, compared to a current price of ¥387.88 — trading 141.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.61%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 21.47 and 89.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.08. ACM Research (Shanghai)'s overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 11 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 ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.61% 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 ACM Research (Shanghai) (SHSE:688082) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research (Shanghai) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥387.88 is trading 141.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥160.77.
GuruFocus considers ACM Research (Shanghai) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688082:
Pretax Margin %: 9.61% (55% below median its 10-year median of 21.47)
GF Value™: ¥160.77 vs. price of ¥387.88 (141.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.4% above the Semiconductors median (#225 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688082 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACM Research (Shanghai) Inc is engaged in research & development, producing and selling semiconductor special equipment. The company's products include semiconductor cleaning equipment, semiconductor electroplating equipment, and packaging wet equipment.
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