Long Bon Development CoTPE:2514 80 Pretax Margin % is 5.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 10.20. GuruFocus rates TPE:2514 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,761 Construction companies, Long Bon Development Co ranks better than 50.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Long Bon Development Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2514'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.2 Med: 10.2 Max: 3101.62
Current: 5.65
TPE:2514's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 50.94% of 1761
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs TPE:2514: 5.65
Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) 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.
Long Bon Development Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Long Bon Development 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:2514 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Long Bon Development 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.
Long Bon Development Co Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Long Bon Development Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Long Bon Development 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.
Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.23% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Long Bon Development Co and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 10.20. Over the past decade, Long Bon Development Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.20 to 3,101.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #864 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Long Bon Development Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Long Bon Development Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.23% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 10.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.20 to a high of 3,101.62. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Long Bon Development Co's value of 5.23% is 4.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #864 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Long Bon Development Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Long Bon Development Co's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #864 out of 1761 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Long Bon Development Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Long Bon Development Co's value of 5.23% is 4.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Long Bon Development Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.20 to 3,101.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.20 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Long Bon Development Co has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.47, based on 1,761 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. Long Bon Development Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.23% is 4.4% below 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 Long Bon Development Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Long Bon Development Co's current Pretax Margin % is 5.23%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 10.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Long Bon Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.16, compared to a current price of NT$12.95 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.23%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 10.20 and 4.4% below the Construction industry median of 5.47. Long Bon Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.23% 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 Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Long Bon Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.95 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.16.
GuruFocus considers Long Bon Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2514:
Pretax Margin %: 5.23% (49% below median its 10-year median of 10.20)
GF Value™: NT$19.16 vs. price of NT$12.95 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.4% below the Construction median (#864 of 1761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2514 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Long Bon Development Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company with operations in commercial property and car-park leasing, property developments, hotel management, and online shopping services. The company is also engaged in the management of the Qiaoyuan clubhouse, including guest rooms, conference rooms, and education and training rooms. Investment, Funeral, and Recreation were the group's four segments. Construction projects are the focus of the construction segment. The investment segment invests in financial instruments, while the funeral division provides funeral services and other services. Sports facilities are provided by the recreation segment. The majority of the revenue of the group is from the construction segment.
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