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Taiwan High Speed RailTPE:2633 +0.39%62 Pretax Margin % is 13.87% as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 14.89. GuruFocus rates TPE:2633 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Transportation companies, Taiwan High Speed Rail ranks better than 71.81% on this metric.
Taiwan High Speed Rail (TPE:2633) 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.
Taiwan High Speed Rail Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Taiwan High Speed Rail Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiwan High Speed Rail'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:2633 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Taiwan High Speed Rail'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.
Taiwan High Speed Rail Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Taiwan High Speed Rail's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan High Speed Rail'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.
Taiwan High Speed Rail (TPE:2633) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.87% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Taiwan High Speed Rail and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.89. Over the past decade, Taiwan High Speed Rail's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.49 to 19.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan High Speed Rail ranks #285 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Taiwan High Speed Rail's Pretax Margin % too high?
Taiwan High Speed Rail's current Pretax Margin % of 13.87% is near median its 10-year median of 14.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.49 to a high of 19.55. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.90. Taiwan High Speed Rail's value of 13.87% is 101% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan High Speed Rail ranks #285 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan High Speed Rail has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan High Speed Rail's Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Taiwan High Speed Rail ranks #285 out of 1011 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Taiwan High Speed Rail in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.90. Taiwan High Speed Rail's value of 13.87% is 101% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan High Speed Rail's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.49 to 19.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.89 vs. the industry median of 6.90, Taiwan High Speed Rail 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.90, based on 1,011 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. Taiwan High Speed Rail's current Pretax Margin % of 13.87% is 101% 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 Taiwan High Speed Rail and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan High Speed Rail's current Pretax Margin % is 13.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan High Speed Rail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan High Speed Rail (TPE:2633) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.91, compared to a current price of NT$25.95 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.89 and 101% above the Transportation industry median of 6.90. Taiwan High Speed Rail's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Taiwan High Speed Rail (TPE:2633), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.87% as of Jun. 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 Taiwan High Speed Rail (TPE:2633) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan High Speed Rail stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$25.95 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.91.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan High Speed Rail to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2633:
Pretax Margin %: 13.87% (near median its 10-year median of 14.89)
GF Value™: NT$30.91 vs. price of NT$25.95 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101% above the Transportation median (#285 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2633 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp is principally engaged in the construction and operation of high-speed rail in Taiwan. Railway transportation revenue is the source of operating revenue for the company.
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