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Central ReinsuranceTPE:2851 -1.05%77 Pretax Margin % is 21.62% as of Dec. 2025, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 10.74. GuruFocus rates TPE:2851 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$28.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Insurance companies, Central Reinsurance ranks better than 59.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Reinsurance's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2851'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 10.74 Max: 14.86
Current: 14.86
TPE:2851's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 59.64% of 503
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 11.9
vs TPE:2851: 14.86
Central Reinsurance (TPE:2851) 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.
Central Reinsurance Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Central Reinsurance Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Reinsurance'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:2851 vs RGA, EG, RNR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, Central Reinsurance'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.
Central Reinsurance Pretax Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Central Reinsurance's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Reinsurance'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.
Central Reinsurance (TPE:2851) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.62% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Central Reinsurance and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 10.74. Over the past decade, Central Reinsurance's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.11 to 14.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Reinsurance ranks #203 out of 503 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Central Reinsurance's Pretax Margin % too high?
Central Reinsurance's current Pretax Margin % of 21.62% is 101% above median its 10-year median of 10.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 14.86. The Insurance industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.90. Central Reinsurance's value of 21.62% is 81.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Reinsurance ranks #203 out of 503 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Reinsurance has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Reinsurance's Pretax Margin % compare to RGA and EG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Central Reinsurance ranks #203 out of 503 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Central Reinsurance in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.90. Central Reinsurance's value of 21.62% is 81.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Reinsurance's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.11 to 14.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.74 vs. the industry median of 11.90, Central Reinsurance 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 an Insurance company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Insurance companies is 11.90, based on 503 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. Central Reinsurance's current Pretax Margin % of 21.62% is 81.7% 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 Central Reinsurance and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 11.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Reinsurance's current Pretax Margin % is 21.62%, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 10.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Reinsurance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Reinsurance (TPE:2851) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$28.70, compared to a current price of NT$37.65 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.62%, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 10.74 and 81.7% above the Insurance industry median of 11.90. Central Reinsurance's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Central Reinsurance (TPE:2851), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.62% 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 Central Reinsurance (TPE:2851) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Reinsurance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$37.65 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.70.
GuruFocus considers Central Reinsurance to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2851:
Pretax Margin %: 21.62% (101% above median its 10-year median of 10.74)
GF Value™: NT$28.70 vs. price of NT$37.65 (31.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.7% above the Insurance median (#203 of 503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2851 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Reinsurance Corp is an insurance company providing a range of property and life inward and outward reinsurance services. Central Reinsurance offers reinsurance protection on non-life insurance businesses, including fire, marine and aviation, casualty, motor, engineering, and residential earthquake insurance; and life insurance business including life, personal accident, and health insurance. The main source of revenue for the company is premiums and commission income.
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