TYC Brother Industrial CoTPE:1522 -0.33%69 Pretax Margin % is 3.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 5.53. GuruFocus rates TPE:1522 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$58.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, TYC Brother Industrial Co ranks worse than 55.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for TYC Brother Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1522'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.99 Med: 5.53 Max: 9.67
Current: 3.57
TPE:1522's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 55.86% of 1323
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.42
vs TPE:1522: 3.57
TYC Brother Industrial Co (TPE:1522) 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.
TYC Brother Industrial Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
TYC Brother Industrial Co 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, TYC Brother Industrial 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.
TYC Brother Industrial Co Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, TYC Brother Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TYC Brother Industrial 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.
TYC Brother Industrial Co (TPE:1522) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.05% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on TYC Brother Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 5.53. Over the past decade, TYC Brother Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.99 to 9.67. According to the industry distribution chart, TYC Brother Industrial Co ranks #739 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is TYC Brother Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
TYC Brother Industrial Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.05% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 9.67. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. TYC Brother Industrial Co's value of 3.05% is 31% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TYC Brother Industrial Co ranks #739 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TYC Brother Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TYC Brother Industrial Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, TYC Brother Industrial Co ranks #739 out of 1323 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places TYC Brother Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. TYC Brother Industrial Co's value of 3.05% is 31% below this benchmark. Historically, TYC Brother Industrial Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.99 to 9.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.53 vs. the industry median of 4.42, TYC Brother Industrial Co has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.42, based on 1,323 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. TYC Brother Industrial Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.05% is 31% below 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 TYC Brother Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TYC Brother Industrial Co's current Pretax Margin % is 3.05%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TYC Brother Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TYC Brother Industrial Co (TPE:1522) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$58.90, compared to a current price of NT$29.95 — trading 49.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.05%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 5.53 and 31% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.42. TYC Brother Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 TYC Brother Industrial Co (TPE:1522), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.05% 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 TYC Brother Industrial Co (TPE:1522) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TYC Brother Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$29.95 is trading 49.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$58.90.
GuruFocus considers TYC Brother Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1522:
Pretax Margin %: 3.05% (45% below median its 10-year median of 5.53)
GF Value™: NT$58.90 vs. price of NT$29.95 (49.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#739 of 1323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TYC Brother Industrial Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and import and export trade business of automobiles, motorcycles, and other automobile parts and supplies. Its products include car lights, mirrors, cooling fan, radiator, condenser, blower, and window regulator. The company's reportable segments are as follows: the Taiwan Market, Asian Market, U.S. Market, and European Market. It generates the majority of its revenue from the U.S. Market, which is responsible for the order and sales of all lighting products in the Americas.
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