The historical rank and industry rank for Chung Hung Steel Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2014'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.17 Med: 0.94 Max: 13.05
Current: -10.17
TPE:2014's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 90.02% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs TPE:2014: -10.17
Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) 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.
Chung Hung Steel Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Chung Hung Steel Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chung Hung Steel Co'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:2014 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Chung Hung Steel 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.
Chung Hung Steel Co Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chung Hung Steel Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chung Hung Steel 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.
Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) has a Pretax Margin % of -6.00% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Chung Hung Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chung Hung Steel Co ranks #550 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Chung Hung Steel Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Chung Hung Steel Co's current Pretax Margin % is -6.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Chung Hung Steel Co ranks #550 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chung Hung Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Hung Steel Co's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chung Hung Steel Co ranks #550 out of 611 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Chung Hung Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.58, based on 611 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. 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 Chung Hung Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chung Hung Steel Co's current Pretax Margin % is -6.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chung Hung Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$11.65, compared to a current price of NT$17.25 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -6.00%. Chung Hung Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014), the current Pretax Margin % is -6.00% 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 Chung Hung Steel Co (TPE:2014) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hung Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$17.25 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$11.65.
GuruFocus considers Chung Hung Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2014:
Pretax Margin %: -6.00%
GF Value™: NT$11.65 vs. price of NT$17.25 (48.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2014 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chung Hung Steel Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of steel products. The company produces steel products, including hot and cold galvanized coils, fine blanking coils, hot rolled temper grade coils, hot rolled pickled and oiled coils, and hot rolled bands. It has two operating segments: The Corporation segment which manufactures, processes and sells steel products, and Other corporations segment which includes Hung Kao Investment Corporation engaged in general investment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of revenue from Taiwan and also has a presence in Asia, America, Europe and Others.
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