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Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688484) 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.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) 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.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co Pretax Margin % Chart
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
* 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.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
* 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.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688484) has a Pretax Margin % of -6.82% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co ranks #642 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's current Pretax Margin % is -6.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co ranks #642 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's Pretax Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co ranks #642 out of 1026 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co 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 Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co 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. Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's current Pretax Margin % is -6.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688484) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥45.69, compared to a current price of ¥37.62 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -6.82%. Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688484), the current Pretax Margin % is -6.82% 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 Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:688484) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥37.62 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥45.69.
GuruFocus considers Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688484:
Pretax Margin %: -6.82%
GF Value™: ¥45.69 vs. price of ¥37.62 (17.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co Ltd is engaged in the R&D, design and sales of analog and embedded chips, power and battery management. The company's products include Automotive Products, DC-DC Converters, AC-DC Converters, USB Type-C & Power Delivery, PMIC, Charging Management, and Battery Management Solution. It provides solutions to automotive industry, industrial control and consumer electronics.
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