Southeast Cement CoTPE:1110 +1.59%73 Pretax Margin % is 6.18% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 7.10. GuruFocus rates TPE:1110 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$25.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Southeast Cement Co ranks better than 62.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southeast Cement Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1110'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 7.1 Max: 15.11
Current: 9.87
TPE:1110's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.87% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.99
vs TPE:1110: 9.87
Southeast Cement Co (TPE:1110) 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.
Southeast Cement Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Southeast Cement Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southeast 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:1110 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Southeast 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.
Southeast Cement Co Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Southeast Cement Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southeast 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.
Southeast Cement Co (TPE:1110) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.18% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Southeast Cement Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 7.10. Over the past decade, Southeast Cement Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.47 to 15.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Southeast Cement Co ranks #150 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Southeast Cement Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Southeast Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.18% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 15.11. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. Southeast Cement Co's value of 6.18% is 3.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southeast Cement Co ranks #150 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southeast Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southeast Cement Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Southeast Cement Co ranks #150 out of 404 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Southeast Cement Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.99. Southeast Cement Co's value of 6.18% is 3.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Southeast Cement Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.47 to 15.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.10 vs. the industry median of 5.99, Southeast 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 5.99, based on 404 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. Southeast Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.18% is 3.2% 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 Southeast Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southeast Cement Co's current Pretax Margin % is 6.18%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 7.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southeast Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southeast Cement Co (TPE:1110) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.51, compared to a current price of NT$15.95 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.18%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.10 and 3.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.99. Southeast Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Southeast Cement Co (TPE:1110), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.18% 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 Southeast Cement Co (TPE:1110) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southeast Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$15.95 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.51.
GuruFocus considers Southeast Cement Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1110:
Pretax Margin %: 6.18% (13% below median its 10-year median of 7.10)
GF Value™: NT$25.51 vs. price of NT$15.95 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.2% above the Building Materials median (#150 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1110 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southeast Cement Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement-related products. Its main business activities include manufacturing and selling cement, furnace slag powder, cement processed products, and ready-mixed concrete. Its products include Bootland Type 1 Cement and Water-quenched Blast Furnace Slag Powder. The Company operates through four reportable segments: Production Department, which generates the maximum revenue and is engaged in the production and sales of cement and furnace slag powder; Lease Department, engaged in the rental business of properties such as land and factories; Construction Department, engaged in the construction of residences and sales business; and Engineering Department, engaged in contracting construction and engineering services.
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