Gelex Group JSCSTC:GEX +0.67%73 Pretax Margin % is 7.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 8.38. GuruFocus rates STC:GEX with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫20,881.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Gelex Group JSC ranks better than 71.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gelex Group JSC's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:GEX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.66 Med: 8.38 Max: 11.7
Current: 11.48
STC:GEX's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.77% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs STC:GEX: 11.48
Gelex Group JSC (STC:GEX) 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.
Gelex Group JSC Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Gelex Group JSC Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gelex Group JSC'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.
STC:GEX vs VRT, BE, NVT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Gelex Group JSC'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.
Gelex Group JSC Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gelex Group JSC's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gelex Group JSC'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.
Gelex Group JSC (STC:GEX) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.52% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Gelex Group JSC and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 8.38. Over the past decade, Gelex Group JSC's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.66 to 11.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Gelex Group JSC ranks #856 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Gelex Group JSC's Pretax Margin % too high?
Gelex Group JSC's current Pretax Margin % of 7.52% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.66 to a high of 11.70. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Gelex Group JSC's value of 7.52% is 28.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gelex Group JSC ranks #856 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gelex Group JSC has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gelex Group JSC's Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gelex Group JSC ranks #856 out of 3032 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Gelex Group JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Gelex Group JSC's value of 7.52% is 28.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Gelex Group JSC's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.66 to 11.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.38 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Gelex Group JSC 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 5.85, based on 3,032 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. Gelex Group JSC's current Pretax Margin % of 7.52% is 28.5% 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 Gelex Group JSC and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gelex Group JSC's current Pretax Margin % is 7.52%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 8.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gelex Group JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gelex Group JSC (STC:GEX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫20,881.16, compared to a current price of ₫30,150.00 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.52%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.38 and 28.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Gelex Group JSC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Gelex Group JSC (STC:GEX), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.52% 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 Gelex Group JSC (STC:GEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gelex Group JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫30,150.00 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫20,881.16.
GuruFocus considers Gelex Group JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:GEX:
Pretax Margin %: 7.52% (10% below median its 10-year median of 8.38)
GF Value™: ₫20,881.16 vs. price of ₫30,150.00 (44.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% above the Industrial Products median (#856 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:GEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gelex Group JSC operates in the industrial production and infrastructure industry. The Industrial production of the company is engaged in manufacturing and supplying of electrical equipment like electric cables, transformers, electric motors and, other electrical equipment; and the Infrastructure consists of production and trade in construction materials, real estate and construction business; production, transmission and distribution of electricity including hydropower, solar power and wind power; exploitation, treatment and supply of clean water; hotel, tourism and office leasing services, houses, and other factories.
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