Kian ShenTPE:1525 +3.51%75 Pretax Margin % is 30.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 34.24. GuruFocus rates TPE:1525 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$56.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Kian Shen ranks better than 96.15% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Kian Shen's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$105 Mil. Kian Shen's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$344 Mil. Therefore, Kian Shen's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 30.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kian Shen's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1525'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.6 Med: 34.24 Max: 52.68
Current: 25.1
TPE:1525's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 96.15% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs TPE:1525: 25.10
Kian Shen (TPE:1525) 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.
Kian Shen Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kian Shen Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kian Shen'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kian Shen's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen (TPE:1525) has a Pretax Margin % of 30.56% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kian Shen and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 34.24. Over the past decade, Kian Shen's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.60 to 52.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #51 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Kian Shen's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kian Shen's current Pretax Margin % of 30.56% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 34.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.60 to a high of 52.68. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.38. Kian Shen's value of 30.56% is 597.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #51 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kian Shen has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kian Shen's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #51 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kian Shen in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.38. Kian Shen's value of 30.56% is 597.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kian Shen's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.60 to 52.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.24 vs. the industry median of 4.38, Kian Shen 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.38, based on 1,325 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. Kian Shen's current Pretax Margin % of 30.56% is 597.7% 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 Kian Shen and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kian Shen's current Pretax Margin % is 30.56%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 34.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kian Shen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen (TPE:1525) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$56.45, compared to a current price of NT$67.90 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 30.56%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 34.24 and 597.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.38. Kian Shen's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525), the current Pretax Margin % is 30.56% 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$67.90 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$56.45.
GuruFocus considers Kian Shen to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1525:
Pretax Margin %: 30.56% (11% below median its 10-year median of 34.24)
GF Value™: NT$56.45 vs. price of NT$67.90 (20.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 597.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#51 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1525 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kian Shen Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of automobile body beams, stamping molds, and woodworking products. It provides automobile frames which include products for large, medium, and small-size trucks and coaches. The company has two operating segments; the Manufacturing department, and the Investment department. It derives a majority of its revenue from the manufacturing segment.
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