Advantech CoTPE:2395 +2.16%86 Pretax Margin % is 19.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 17.68. GuruFocus rates TPE:2395 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$418.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Advantech Co ranks better than 88.95% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Advantech Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,068 Mil. Advantech Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$20,385 Mil. Therefore, Advantech Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advantech Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2395'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.39 Med: 17.68 Max: 20.55
Current: 18.29
TPE:2395's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.95% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs TPE:2395: 18.29
Advantech Co (TPE:2395) 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.
Advantech Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Advantech Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advantech 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:2395 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Advantech 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.
Advantech Co Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Advantech Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advantech 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.
Advantech Co (TPE:2395) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.96% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Advantech Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 17.68. Over the past decade, Advantech Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.39 to 20.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Advantech Co ranks #273 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Advantech Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Advantech Co's current Pretax Margin % of 19.96% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 17.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.39 to a high of 20.55. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Advantech Co's value of 19.96% is 457.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advantech Co ranks #273 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advantech Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantech Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Advantech Co ranks #273 out of 2471 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Advantech Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Advantech Co's value of 19.96% is 457.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Advantech Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.39 to 20.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.68 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Advantech 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,471 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. Advantech Co's current Pretax Margin % of 19.96% is 457.5% 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 Advantech Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advantech Co's current Pretax Margin % is 19.96%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 17.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantech Co (TPE:2395) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$418.59, compared to a current price of NT$521.00 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.96%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 17.68 and 457.5% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Advantech Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Advantech Co (TPE:2395), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.96% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Advantech Co (TPE:2395) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantech Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$521.00 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$418.59.
GuruFocus considers Advantech Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2395:
Pretax Margin %: 19.96% (13% above median its 10-year median of 17.68)
GF Value™: NT$418.59 vs. price of NT$521.00 (24.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 457.5% above the Hardware median (#273 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2395 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advantech is the world's largest supplier of industrial personal computers and a leading provider of embedded boards. The company serves a wide spectrum of downstream sectors, including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, transportation, and energy and environment. Headquartered in Taiwan, Advantech operates manufacturing facilities across Taiwan, mainland China, and Japan, with its US factory expected to start operating in 2026.
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