Hwa Fong Rubber Ind CoTPE:2109 +0.34%73 Pretax Margin % is 10.41% as of Sep. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 9.65. GuruFocus rates TPE:2109 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co ranks better than 84.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2109'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.68 Med: 9.65 Max: 16.77
Current: 12.57
TPE:2109's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.38% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.42
vs TPE:2109: 12.57
Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co (TPE:2109) 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.
Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hwa Fong Rubber Ind 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind 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.
Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hwa Fong Rubber Ind 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.
Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co (TPE:2109) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.41% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co ranks #207 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's current Pretax Margin % of 10.41% is near median its 10-year median of 9.65. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's value of 10.41% is 135.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co ranks #207 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co ranks #207 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's value of 10.41% is 135.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.65 vs. the industry median of 4.42, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co 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 4.42, 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. Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's current Pretax Margin % of 10.41% is 135.5% 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 Hwa Fong Rubber Ind 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. Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's current Pretax Margin % is 10.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co (TPE:2109) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.79, compared to a current price of NT$14.55 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.65 and 135.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.42. Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co (TPE:2109), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.41% as of Sep. 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 Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co (TPE:2109) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$14.55 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.79.
GuruFocus considers Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2109:
Pretax Margin %: 10.41% (near median its 10-year median of 9.65)
GF Value™: NT$14.79 vs. price of NT$14.55 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 135.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#207 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2109 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hwa Fong Rubber Ind Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacture, processing, domestic and foreign sales, import and export of rubber and plastic products. The company is engaged in the manufacture, processing, distribution, and trading of inner and outer bicycle tubes for automobiles, agricultural vehicles, recreational vehicles, light trucks, and radial tires. The company's reportable segments from a geographical perspective are Taiwan, Thailand, the United States of America, China and Other areas. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Other Areas.
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