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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.
Linkage Software Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
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.
SHSE:688588 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: 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.
* 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 (SHSE:688588) has a Pretax Margin % of -14.11% as of Jun. 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. According to the industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1793 out of 2824 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Linkage Software Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Linkage Software Co's current Pretax Margin % is -14.11%. Based on the distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1793 out of 2824 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Linkage Software Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 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 CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linkage Software Co ranks #1793 out of 2824 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Linkage Software Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.60. 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 3.60, based on 2,824 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 Linkage Software Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.60 — 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 -14.11%. 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 ¥13.22, compared to a current price of ¥8.75 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -14.11%. Linkage Software Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 -14.11% 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 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 ¥8.75 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥13.22.
GuruFocus considers Linkage Software Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688588:
Pretax Margin %: -14.11%
GF Value™: ¥13.22 vs. price of ¥8.75 (33.8% below fair value)
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 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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