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ShenZhen Longtu Photomask CoSHSE:688721 -10.88%18 Pretax Margin % is 16.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 41.35. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688721 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co ranks better than 78.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688721'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.09 Med: 41.35 Max: 44.32
Current: 19.09
SHSE:688721's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.69% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.07
vs SHSE:688721: 19.09
ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co (SHSE:688721) 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.
ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ShenZhen Longtu Photomask 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.
ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co Pretax Margin % Chart
SHSE:688721 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, ShenZhen Longtu Photomask 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.
ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ShenZhen Longtu Photomask 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.
ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co (SHSE:688721) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.03% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 41.35. Over the past decade, ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 19.09 to 44.32. According to the industry distribution chart, ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co ranks #218 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's current Pretax Margin % of 16.03% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 41.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.09 to a high of 44.32. The Semiconductors industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's value of 16.03% is 216.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co ranks #218 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's Pretax Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co ranks #218 out of 1023 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's value of 16.03% is 216.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 19.09 to 44.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.35 vs. the industry median of 5.07, ShenZhen Longtu Photomask 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 a Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.07, based on 1,023 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. ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's current Pretax Margin % of 16.03% is 216.2% 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 ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's current Pretax Margin % is 16.03%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 41.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co stock overvalued right now?
ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co (SHSE:688721) has a current Pretax Margin % of 16.03%. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.03%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 41.35 and 216.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.07. ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 9 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 ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co (SHSE:688721), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.03% 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.
AddressNorth of Xinyu Road, Xinqiao Street, Room 101, Building 4, St. George Technology Industrial Park, Xiangshan Community, Bao'an District, Guangdong, Shenzhen, CHN, 518125
ShenZhen Longtu Photomask Co Ltd is engaged in research and development, production and sales of semiconductor masks. Its products include Quartz Mask and Soda Mask.
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