ACM ResearchSTU:813 +3.21%81 Pretax Margin % is 12.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 15.79. GuruFocus rates STU:813 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Semiconductors companies, ACM Research ranks better than 71.67% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ACM Research's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €26.0 Mil. ACM Research's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €200.0 Mil. Therefore, ACM Research's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACM Research's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:813'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.89 Med: 15.79 Max: 21.26
Current: 14.38
STU:813's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.67% of 1020
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.11
vs STU:813: 14.38
ACM Research (STU:813) 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.
ACM Research Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ACM Research Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACM Research'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:813 vs CAMT, KLIC, UCTT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, ACM Research'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.
ACM Research Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ACM Research's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACM Research'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.
ACM Research (STU:813) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.97% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ACM Research and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 15.79. According to the industry distribution chart, ACM Research ranks #289 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is ACM Research's Pretax Margin % too high?
ACM Research's current Pretax Margin % of 12.97% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.79. The Semiconductors industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.11. ACM Research's value of 12.97% is 153.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACM Research ranks #289 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ACM Research has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACM Research's Pretax Margin % compare to CAMT and KLIC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ACM Research ranks #289 out of 1020 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts ACM Research in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.11. ACM Research's value of 12.97% is 153.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.79 vs. the industry median of 5.11, ACM Research 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 5.11, 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. ACM Research's current Pretax Margin % of 12.97% is 153.8% 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 ACM Research and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACM Research's current Pretax Margin % is 12.97%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 15.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACM Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research (STU:813) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.51, compared to a current price of €86.90 — trading 184.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.97%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.79 and 153.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.11. ACM Research's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 ACM Research (STU:813), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.97% 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 ACM Research (STU:813) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACM Research stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €86.90 is trading 184.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.51.
GuruFocus considers ACM Research to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:813:
Pretax Margin %: 12.97% (18% below median its 10-year median of 15.79)
GF Value™: €30.51 vs. price of €86.90 (184.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 153.8% above the Semiconductors median (#289 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:813 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACM Research Inc supplies capital equipment developed for the semiconductor industry. The company focuses on developing differentiated process solutions that enable effective particle removal, uniform material deposition, and reliable process control for the fabricators of integrated circuits. Its product offerings include wet-cleaning, plating, furnace, PECVD, track, and other front-end processing equipment. Additionally, it develops, manufactures, and sells a range of packaging equipment to wafer assembly and packaging customers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its customers in Mainland China, and the rest from other regions.
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