Daqo New EnergySTU:5DQ2 75 Pretax Margin % is -536.29% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5DQ2 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Semiconductors companies, Daqo New Energy ranks worse than 90.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daqo New Energy's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:5DQ2'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.34 Med: 24.56 Max: 66.33
Current: -48.47
STU:5DQ2's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 90.39% of 1020
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.075
vs STU:5DQ2: -48.47
Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) 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.
Daqo New Energy Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Daqo New Energy Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daqo New Energy'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.
STU:5DQ2 vs ASYS, ATOM, INTT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Daqo New Energy'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.
Daqo New Energy Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Daqo New Energy's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daqo New Energy'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.
Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) has a Pretax Margin % of -536.29% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Daqo New Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #922 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is Daqo New Energy's Pretax Margin % too high?
Daqo New Energy's current Pretax Margin % is -536.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #922 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daqo New Energy has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daqo New Energy's Pretax Margin % compare to ASYS and ATOM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #922 out of 1020 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Daqo New Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.08. 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 5.08, based on 1,020 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 Daqo New Energy and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daqo New Energy's current Pretax Margin % is -536.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daqo New Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.08, compared to a current price of €10.70 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -536.29%. Daqo New Energy's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2), the current Pretax Margin % is -536.29% 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.70 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.08.
GuruFocus considers Daqo New Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:5DQ2:
Pretax Margin %: -536.29%
GF Value™: €8.08 vs. price of €10.70 (32.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5DQ2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daqo New Energy Corp is a polysilicon manufacturer based in China. The company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to manufacturers who use it to make ingots, cells, and modules for solar power solutions. The polysilicon is packaged to meet crucible stacking, pulling, and solidification needs. All of the company's revenues come from the People's Republic of China.
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