Ascent Development CoTPE:1439 -1.04%48 Pretax Margin % is 28.78% as of Sep. 2025, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 18.45. GuruFocus rates TPE:1439 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$51.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ascent Development Co ranks better than 97.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Development Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1439'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -210.13 Med: 18.45 Max: 617.78
Current: 49.43
TPE:1439's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.79% of 1039
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.52
vs TPE:1439: 49.43
Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) 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.
Ascent Development Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ascent Development Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Development 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.
Ascent Development Co Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Ascent Development 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.
Ascent Development Co Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ascent Development Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Development 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.
Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) has a Pretax Margin % of 28.78% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ascent Development Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 18.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #23 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Ascent Development Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ascent Development Co's current Pretax Margin % of 28.78% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 18.45. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Ascent Development Co's value of 28.78% is 717.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #23 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Development Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Development Co's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #23 out of 1039 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ascent Development Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. Ascent Development Co's value of 28.78% is 717.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.45 vs. the industry median of 3.52, Ascent Development 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 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. Ascent Development Co's current Pretax Margin % of 28.78% is 717.6% 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 Ascent Development Co 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. Ascent Development Co's current Pretax Margin % is 28.78%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 18.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$51.65, compared to a current price of NT$23.85 — trading 53.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 28.78%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 18.45 and 717.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.52. Ascent Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439), the current Pretax Margin % is 28.78% as of Sep. 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 Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$23.85 is trading 53.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$51.65.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1439:
Pretax Margin %: 28.78% (56% above median its 10-year median of 18.45)
GF Value™: NT$51.65 vs. price of NT$23.85 (53.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 717.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#23 of 1039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1439 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Development Co Ltd mainly engages in real estate development, lease, and sale. The Company is engaged in entrusting construction companies to build or sell buildings, and its business cycle is usually longer than one year. Its businesses include real estate investment development, construction, lease of residential properties, and building development, rental, and leasing. Its segments include construction project sales, which generate maximum revenue, service, lease, and others. The company generates revenue from Taiwan.
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