Shihlin Electric & EngineeringTPE:1503 83 Pretax Margin % is 6.67% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 8.76. GuruFocus rates TPE:1503 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$199.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks better than 71.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1503'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.04 Med: 8.76 Max: 11.49
Current: 11.49
TPE:1503's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.87% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.83
vs TPE:1503: 11.49
Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) 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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Pretax Margin % Chart
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.67% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 8.76. Over the past decade, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.04 to 11.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #853 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Pretax Margin % too high?
Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Pretax Margin % of 6.67% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 8.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.04 to a high of 11.49. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's value of 6.67% is 14.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #853 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shihlin Electric & Engineering has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #853 out of 3032 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Shihlin Electric & Engineering in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's value of 6.67% is 14.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.04 to 11.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.76 vs. the industry median of 5.83, Shihlin Electric & Engineering 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.83, based on 3,032 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. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Pretax Margin % of 6.67% is 14.4% 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Pretax Margin % is 6.67%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 8.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$199.50, compared to a current price of NT$238.00 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.67%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 8.76 and 14.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.83. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.67% 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$238.00 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$199.50.
GuruFocus considers Shihlin Electric & Engineering to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1503:
Pretax Margin %: 6.67% (24% below median its 10-year median of 8.76)
GF Value™: NT$199.50 vs. price of NT$238.00 (19.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.4% above the Industrial Products median (#853 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1503 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Business Description
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp is engaged in the manufacture of heavy electrical equipment, electrical machinery, electrical automotive equipment and related parts, and the sale and lease of commercial buildings. Its product portfolio comprises low-voltage switches, solar inverters, charging stations, power transformers, capacitors, switchboards, etc. The group has four reportable segments: Electric Distribution, Automobile Parts, Automation Equipment and Parts, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated by the Electric Distribution segment, which manufactures and sells heavy electric equipment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Mainland China, Vietnam, and other regions.
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