China Man-Made FiberTPE:1718 +9.93%65 Pretax Margin % is 19.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 13.21. GuruFocus rates TPE:1718 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,528 Banks companies, China Man-Made Fiber ranks worse than 80.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Man-Made Fiber's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1718'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.72 Med: 13.21 Max: 20.09
Current: 20.09
TPE:1718's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 80.76% of 1528
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 34.715
vs TPE:1718: 20.09
China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) 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.
China Man-Made Fiber Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Man-Made Fiber Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Man-Made Fiber'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, China Man-Made Fiber'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.
China Man-Made Fiber Pretax Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, China Man-Made Fiber's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Man-Made Fiber'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.
China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.44% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Man-Made Fiber and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 13.21. Over the past decade, China Man-Made Fiber's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.72 to 20.09. According to the industry distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #1234 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 80.8%.
Is China Man-Made Fiber's Pretax Margin % too high?
China Man-Made Fiber's current Pretax Margin % of 19.44% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 13.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.72 to a high of 20.09. The Banks industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.72. China Man-Made Fiber's value of 19.44% is 44% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #1234 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Man-Made Fiber has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Man-Made Fiber's Pretax Margin % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #1234 out of 1528 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places China Man-Made Fiber in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.72. China Man-Made Fiber's value of 19.44% is 44% below this benchmark. Historically, China Man-Made Fiber's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.72 to 20.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.21 vs. the industry median of 34.72, China Man-Made Fiber 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 Banks company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Banks companies is 34.72, based on 1,528 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. China Man-Made Fiber's current Pretax Margin % of 19.44% is 44% 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 China Man-Made Fiber and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 34.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Man-Made Fiber's current Pretax Margin % is 19.44%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 13.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Man-Made Fiber stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.31, compared to a current price of NT$14.95 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.44%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 13.21 and 44% below the Banks industry median of 34.72. China Man-Made Fiber's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.44% 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 China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Man-Made Fiber stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$14.95 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.31.
GuruFocus considers China Man-Made Fiber to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1718:
Pretax Margin %: 19.44% (47% above median its 10-year median of 13.21)
GF Value™: NT$9.31 vs. price of NT$14.95 (60.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44% below the Banks median (#1234 of 1528)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Man-Made Fiber Corp makes and sells chemicals and fiber products, including polyester yarn and filament, and rayon yarn and fiber, which are used to make apparel, footwear, and industrial cloth. The company's segments include Chemical Industry Department, Chemical Fiber Department, Bank departments, and other departments. The majority of its revenue is generated from banking departments.
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