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Basso IndustryTPE:1527 +1.34%78 Pretax Margin % is 12.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 17.42. GuruFocus rates TPE:1527 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$35.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Basso Industry ranks better than 62.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Basso Industry's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1527'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.17 Med: 17.42 Max: 33.08
Current: 8.99
TPE:1527's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.3% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.805
vs TPE:1527: 8.99
Basso Industry (TPE:1527) 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.
Basso Industry Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Basso Industry Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Basso Industry'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.
TPE:1527 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Basso Industry'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.
Basso Industry Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Basso Industry's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basso Industry'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.
Basso Industry (TPE:1527) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.99% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Basso Industry and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 17.42. Over the past decade, Basso Industry's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.17 to 33.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Basso Industry ranks #1143 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Basso Industry's Pretax Margin % too high?
Basso Industry's current Pretax Margin % of 12.99% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 17.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.17 to a high of 33.08. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.81. Basso Industry's value of 12.99% is 123.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basso Industry ranks #1143 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Basso Industry has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basso Industry's Pretax Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Basso Industry ranks #1143 out of 3032 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Basso Industry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.81. Basso Industry's value of 12.99% is 123.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Basso Industry's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.17 to 33.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.42 vs. the industry median of 5.81, Basso Industry 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 5.81, 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. Basso Industry's current Pretax Margin % of 12.99% is 123.8% 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 Basso Industry and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basso Industry's current Pretax Margin % is 12.99%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 17.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Basso Industry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basso Industry (TPE:1527) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$35.85, compared to a current price of NT$33.95 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.99%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 17.42 and 123.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.81. Basso Industry's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Basso Industry (TPE:1527), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.99% 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 Basso Industry (TPE:1527) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basso Industry stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$33.95 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$35.85.
GuruFocus considers Basso Industry to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1527:
Pretax Margin %: 12.99% (25% below median its 10-year median of 17.42)
GF Value™: NT$35.85 vs. price of NT$33.95 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1143 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1527 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Basso Industry Corp is a manufacturer of pneumatic fastening tools. The company produces air nailers, air impact wrenches, air ratchet wrenches, air saws, air hammers, air sanders, air drills and screwdrivers, gas nailers, air grinders, and air carton closers. Basso also offers Original Equipment Manufacturing services including design, molding and casting, machining, polishing, painting, and plastic injection services. It has one reportable segment, the pneumatic hand tool. This segment is mainly involved in manufacturing and selling nail machines and pneumatic tools, providing products, and managing relevant skills and marketing strategies. Geographically, the company operates in United States, which derives maximum revenue; Taiwan; Germany; Japan; Finland; and Others.
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