Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) Pretax Margin %: 2.42% (As of Mar. 2026) — 89% Below Median


SHSE:688588 Linkage Software Co Ltd SHSE:688588
77 GF Score
Price ¥9.04
GF Value ¥14.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Linkage Software Co Pretax Margin %?

Linkage Software Co SHSE:688588 +1.92% 77 Pretax Margin % is 2.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 21.62. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688588 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥14.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,815 Software companies, Linkage Software Co ranks better than 54.81% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Linkage Software Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥6 Mil. Linkage Software Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥248 Mil. Therefore, Linkage Software Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.42%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Linkage Software Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688588' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.24   Med: 21.62   Max: 35.33
Current: 5.24


SHSE:688588's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
54.81% of 2815 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.59 vs SHSE:688588: 5.24

Linkage Software Co  (SHSE:688588) 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.


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Linkage Software Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Linkage Software Co'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.

Linkage Software Co Pretax Margin % Chart

Linkage Software Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pretax Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 25.99 23.80 13.41 13.81 11.79

Linkage Software Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pretax Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.81 19.49 -7.33 5.44 2.42

SHSE:688588 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Linkage Software 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.


Linkage Software Co Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Linkage Software Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Linkage Software Co's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Linkage Software Co Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Linkage Software Co's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=124.23/1054.093
=11.79 %

Linkage Software Co's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6.005/247.951
=2.42 %

* 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.

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What does a Pretax Margin % of 2.42% mean?
Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.42% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Linkage Software Co and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 21.62. Over the past decade, Linkage Software Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.24 to 35.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1272 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Linkage Software Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Linkage Software Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.42% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 21.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.24 to a high of 35.33. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Linkage Software Co's value of 2.42% is 32.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1272 out of 2815 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Linkage Software Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linkage Software Co's Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1272 out of 2815 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Linkage Software Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Linkage Software Co's value of 2.42% is 32.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Linkage Software Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.24 to 35.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.62 vs. the industry median of 3.59, Linkage Software Co has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.59, based on 2,815 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. Linkage Software Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.42% is 32.6% below 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 Linkage Software Co and its competitors. For the Software 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. Linkage Software Co's current Pretax Margin % is 2.42%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 21.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linkage Software Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.75, compared to a current price of ¥9.04 — trading 38.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.42%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 21.62 and 32.6% below the Software industry median of 3.59. Linkage Software Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.42% 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 Linkage Software Co (SHSE:688588) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linkage Software Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥9.04 is trading 38.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.75. GuruFocus considers Linkage Software Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688588:

  • Pretax Margin %: 2.42% (89% below median its 10-year median of 21.62)
  • GF Value™: ¥14.75 vs. price of ¥9.04 (38.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.6% below the Software median (#1272 of 2815)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688588 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Linkage Software Co Business Description

Address No. 96, Qitai Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Lingzhi Building, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215123
Linkage Software Co Ltd is a financial software solution provider. The company is committed to the application of emerging technologies in the financial industry, providing customers with a full range of software services such as consulting, design, development, and maintenance. It provides software services in the fields of securities, insurance, banking, trust, and asset management. It uses various technologies such as cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence.
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