Lucky Cement CoTPE:1108 -0.36%76 Pretax Margin % is 6.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 9.63. GuruFocus rates TPE:1108 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$13.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Building Materials companies, Lucky Cement Co ranks better than 88.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lucky Cement Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1108'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.75 Med: 9.63 Max: 24.53
Current: 24.53
TPE:1108's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.83% of 403
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs TPE:1108: 24.53
Lucky Cement Co (TPE:1108) 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.
Lucky Cement Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lucky Cement Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lucky Cement Co'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.
TPE:1108 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Lucky Cement 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.
Lucky Cement Co Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Lucky Cement Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lucky Cement 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.
Lucky Cement Co (TPE:1108) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.42% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lucky Cement Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 9.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Lucky Cement Co ranks #45 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Lucky Cement Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lucky Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.42% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 9.63. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. Lucky Cement Co's value of 6.42% is 8.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lucky Cement Co ranks #45 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lucky Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucky Cement Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Lucky Cement Co ranks #45 out of 403 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lucky Cement Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. Lucky Cement Co's value of 6.42% is 8.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.63 vs. the industry median of 5.94, Lucky Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 5.94, based on 403 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. Lucky Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.42% is 8.1% 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 Lucky Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lucky Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % is 6.42%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 9.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucky Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Cement Co (TPE:1108) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.99, compared to a current price of NT$13.75 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.42%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 9.63 and 8.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.94. Lucky Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Lucky Cement Co (TPE:1108), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.42% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lucky Cement Co (TPE:1108) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$13.75 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.99.
GuruFocus considers Lucky Cement Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1108:
Pretax Margin %: 6.42% (33% below median its 10-year median of 9.63)
GF Value™: NT$13.99 vs. price of NT$13.75 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% above the Building Materials median (#45 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1108 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lucky Cement Co is a cement manufacturer and its revenue mainly comes from sales of cement, stone materials, and other cement products. Its products include Portland cement which is suitable for the construction of a Reservoir, Dam, bridge foundation, wharf, harbor, and construction in coast areas, Slag and Ashes. Geographically the activities are carried out in Taiwan.
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