Highwealth ConstructionTPE:2542 +1.28%78 Pretax Margin % is 28.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 21.51. GuruFocus rates TPE:2542 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$37.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,753 Real Estate companies, Highwealth Construction ranks better than 62.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Highwealth Construction's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2542'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.56 Med: 21.51 Max: 26.33
Current: 21.63
TPE:2542's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.18% of 1753
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.28
vs TPE:2542: 21.63
Highwealth Construction (TPE:2542) 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.
Highwealth Construction Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Highwealth Construction 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.
Highwealth Construction Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Highwealth Construction'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.
Highwealth Construction Pretax Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Highwealth Construction's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highwealth Construction'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.
Highwealth Construction (TPE:2542) has a Pretax Margin % of 28.34% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Highwealth Construction and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 21.51. Over the past decade, Highwealth Construction's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.56 to 26.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Highwealth Construction ranks #663 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Highwealth Construction's Pretax Margin % too high?
Highwealth Construction's current Pretax Margin % of 28.34% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 21.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.56 to a high of 26.33. The Real Estate industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.28. Highwealth Construction's value of 28.34% is 130.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highwealth Construction ranks #663 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Highwealth Construction has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highwealth Construction's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Highwealth Construction ranks #663 out of 1753 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Highwealth Construction in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.28. Highwealth Construction's value of 28.34% is 130.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Highwealth Construction's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.56 to 26.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.51 vs. the industry median of 12.28, Highwealth Construction 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 Real Estate company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.28, based on 1,753 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. Highwealth Construction's current Pretax Margin % of 28.34% is 130.8% 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 Highwealth Construction and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highwealth Construction's current Pretax Margin % is 28.34%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 21.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highwealth Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwealth Construction (TPE:2542) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$37.13, compared to a current price of NT$43.65 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 28.34%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 21.51 and 130.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.28. Highwealth Construction's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 13 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 Highwealth Construction (TPE:2542), the current Pretax Margin % is 28.34% 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 Highwealth Construction (TPE:2542) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwealth Construction stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$43.65 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$37.13.
GuruFocus considers Highwealth Construction to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2542:
Pretax Margin %: 28.34% (32% above median its 10-year median of 21.51)
GF Value™: NT$37.13 vs. price of NT$43.65 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 130.8% above the Real Estate median (#663 of 1753)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2542 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highwealth Construction Corp is engaged in the business of construction sales, and leasing of residential and commercial buildings. Geographically the activities are carried out in Taiwan. The firm has three segments: Developing; Constructing, Hotel and other divisions. The developing segment that derives the majority of revenue is responsible for developing new construction or rental opportunities. Constructing segment is responsible for constructing buildings. Department stores and hotel segment operates hotels, catering services, and other business operations. The Groups revenues are all generated from domestic business.
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