Ta-I Technology CoTPE:2478 +4.39%63 Pretax Margin % is 12.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 12.30. GuruFocus rates TPE:2478 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$55.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, Ta-I Technology Co ranks better than 76.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ta-I Technology Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2478'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.9 Med: 12.3 Max: 26.16
Current: 10.75
TPE:2478's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.28% of 2475
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs TPE:2478: 10.75
Ta-I Technology Co (TPE:2478) 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.
Ta-I Technology Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ta-I Technology Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ta-I Technology 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Ta-I Technology 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.
Ta-I Technology Co Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ta-I Technology Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ta-I Technology 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.
Ta-I Technology Co (TPE:2478) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.57% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ta-I Technology Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.30. Over the past decade, Ta-I Technology Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.90 to 26.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Ta-I Technology Co ranks #587 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Ta-I Technology Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ta-I Technology Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.57% is near median its 10-year median of 12.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.90 to a high of 26.16. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Ta-I Technology Co's value of 12.57% is 251.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ta-I Technology Co ranks #587 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ta-I Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ta-I Technology Co's Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ta-I Technology Co ranks #587 out of 2475 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ta-I Technology Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Ta-I Technology Co's value of 12.57% is 251.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ta-I Technology Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.90 to 26.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.30 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Ta-I Technology 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 2,475 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. Ta-I Technology Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.57% is 251.1% 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 Ta-I Technology 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. Ta-I Technology Co's current Pretax Margin % is 12.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ta-I Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ta-I Technology Co (TPE:2478) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$55.94, compared to a current price of NT$238.00 — trading 325.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.30 and 251.1% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Ta-I Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 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 Ta-I Technology Co (TPE:2478), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.57% 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 Ta-I Technology Co (TPE:2478) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ta-I Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$238.00 is trading 325.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$55.94.
GuruFocus considers Ta-I Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2478:
Pretax Margin %: 12.57% (near median its 10-year median of 12.30)
GF Value™: NT$55.94 vs. price of NT$238.00 (325.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 251.1% above the Hardware median (#587 of 2475)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ta-I Technology Co Ltd manufactures chip resistors in Taiwan. Its product portfolio comprises thick film resistors, thick film resistor networks, thick film integrated circuits, surface mount and assembly, and other electronic parts and components. The Group has only one reportable segment, that is the chip resistor product segment.
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