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Visual Photonics Epitaxy CoTPE:2455 -4.41%78 Pretax Margin % is 25.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 24.66. GuruFocus rates TPE:2455 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$194.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Semiconductors companies, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co ranks better than 80.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2455'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.74 Med: 24.66 Max: 29.17
Current: 20.15
TPE:2455's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.72% of 1022
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.075
vs TPE:2455: 20.15
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) 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.
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:2455 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Visual Photonics Epitaxy 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.
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Visual Photonics Epitaxy 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.
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) has a Pretax Margin % of 25.39% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.66. Over the past decade, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 19.74 to 29.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co ranks #197 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's current Pretax Margin % of 25.39% is near median its 10-year median of 24.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.74 to a high of 29.17. The Semiconductors industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.08. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's value of 25.39% is 400.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co ranks #197 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Pretax Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co ranks #197 out of 1022 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.08. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's value of 25.39% is 400.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 19.74 to 29.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.66 vs. the industry median of 5.08, Visual Photonics Epitaxy 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.08, based on 1,022 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. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's current Pretax Margin % of 25.39% is 400.3% 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 Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's current Pretax Margin % is 25.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$194.67, compared to a current price of NT$314.50 — trading 61.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 25.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.66 and 400.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.08. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co'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 Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455), the current Pretax Margin % is 25.39% 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 Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$314.50 is trading 61.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$194.67.
GuruFocus considers Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2455:
Pretax Margin %: 25.39% (near median its 10-year median of 24.66)
GF Value™: NT$194.67 vs. price of NT$314.50 (61.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 400.3% above the Semiconductors median (#197 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2455 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that is principally engaged in developing, producing, and marketing of optoelectronic semiconductors epitaxy, optoelectronic components products. The company's products are used to provide solutions for wireless communications, optical fiber communications, and solar cell applications. Its products consist of GaAs Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor epi wafer, Low turn-on voltage gaAsSb HBT epi wafers, High-voltage gaAs HBT epi wafer, and InP HBT epi wafers, and others.
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