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Freewon China CoSHSE:688678 +9.74%92 Pretax Margin % is 8.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 17.84. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688678 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥19.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Freewon China Co ranks worse than 60.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Freewon China Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688678'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24 Med: 17.84 Max: 28.12
Current: 3.62
SHSE:688678's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.57% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs SHSE:688678: 3.62
Freewon China Co (SHSE:688678) 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.
Freewon China Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Freewon China Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freewon China 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:688678 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Freewon China 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.
Freewon China Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Freewon China Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freewon China 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.
Freewon China Co (SHSE:688678) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.43% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Freewon China Co and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 17.84. Over the past decade, Freewon China Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.24 to 28.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Freewon China Co ranks #1839 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Freewon China Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Freewon China Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.43% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 17.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 28.12. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Freewon China Co's value of 8.43% is 44.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freewon China Co ranks #1839 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Freewon China Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freewon China Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Freewon China Co ranks #1839 out of 3036 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Freewon China Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Freewon China Co's value of 8.43% is 44.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Freewon China Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.24 to 28.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.84 vs. the industry median of 5.82, Freewon China 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.82, based on 3,036 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. Freewon China Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.43% is 44.8% 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 Freewon China Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freewon China Co's current Pretax Margin % is 8.43%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 17.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freewon China Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freewon China Co (SHSE:688678) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥19.77, compared to a current price of ¥15.21 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.43%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 17.84 and 44.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. Freewon China Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 8 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 Freewon China Co (SHSE:688678), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.43% 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 Freewon China Co (SHSE:688678) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freewon China Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥15.21 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥19.77.
GuruFocus considers Freewon China Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688678:
Pretax Margin %: 8.43% (53% below median its 10-year median of 17.84)
GF Value™: ¥19.77 vs. price of ¥15.21 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1839 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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