Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSCSTC:QCG -0.42%60 Pretax Margin % is 25.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 199% above its 10-year median of 8.56. GuruFocus rates STC:QCG with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫7,849.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks better than 98.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:QCG'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 8.56 Max: 59.88
Current: 50.31
STC:QCG's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.59% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs STC:QCG: 50.31
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) 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.
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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:QCG vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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.
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC Pretax Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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.
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) has a Pretax Margin % of 25.61% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC and its competitors. This is 199% above median its historical median of 8.56. Over the past decade, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.16 to 59.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks #4 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Pretax Margin % too high?
Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's current Pretax Margin % of 25.61% is 199% above median its 10-year median of 8.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 59.88. The Forest Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.73. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's value of 25.61% is 1380.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks #4 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's Pretax Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC ranks #4 out of 283 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.73. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's value of 25.61% is 1380.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.16 to 59.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.56 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai 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 a Forest Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.73, based on 283 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. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's current Pretax Margin % of 25.61% is 1380.3% 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 Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's current Pretax Margin % is 25.61%, which is 199% above median its own 10-year median of 8.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫7,849.13, compared to a current price of ₫11,950.00 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 25.61%, which is 199% above median its 10-year median of 8.56 and 1380.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.73. Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG), the current Pretax Margin % is 25.61% 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 Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC (STC:QCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫11,950.00 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫7,849.13.
GuruFocus considers Quoc Cuong Gia Lai JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:QCG:
Pretax Margin %: 25.61% (199% above median its 10-year median of 8.56)
GF Value™: ₫7,849.13 vs. price of ₫11,950.00 (52.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1380.3% above the Forest Products median (#4 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:QCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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