Cathay ConsolidatedTPE:1342 +1.76%94 Pretax Margin % is 21.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 16.03. GuruFocus rates TPE:1342 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$114.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cathay Consolidated ranks better than 92.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Consolidated's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1342'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.19 Med: 16.03 Max: 25.58
Current: 19.06
TPE:1342's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.2% of 1039
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.52
vs TPE:1342: 19.06
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.
Cathay Consolidated Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cathay Consolidated Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Consolidated'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cathay Consolidated's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.23% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 16.03. Over the past decade, Cathay Consolidated's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.19 to 25.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #81 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Cathay Consolidated's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cathay Consolidated's current Pretax Margin % of 21.23% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 16.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.19 to a high of 25.58. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Cathay Consolidated's value of 21.23% is 503.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #81 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Consolidated's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #81 out of 1039 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cathay Consolidated in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Cathay Consolidated's value of 21.23% is 503.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Consolidated's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 14.19 to 25.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.03 vs. the industry median of 3.52, Cathay Consolidated 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.52, based on 1,039 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. Cathay Consolidated's current Pretax Margin % of 21.23% is 503.1% 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 Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Consolidated's current Pretax Margin % is 21.23%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 16.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$114.44, compared to a current price of NT$115.50 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.23%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 16.03 and 503.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.52. Cathay Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 7 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.23% 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$115.50 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$114.44.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Consolidated to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1342:
Pretax Margin %: 21.23% (32% above median its 10-year median of 16.03)
GF Value™: NT$114.44 vs. price of NT$115.50 (0.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 503.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#81 of 1039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1342 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Consolidated Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacturing of TPU film, air mattresses, covers, laminated fabrics, and bladders. Its revenue mainly comes from the production and sale of functional fabrics. It operates in Taiwan, Asia, the Americas, Others, and the majority of its revenue comes from Asia. The main product of the Company is TPU film, air mattress, cover, laminated fabrics and bladder. The company's products are used in Aviation, Marine, Medical, Outdoor, and Industrial.
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