World Known MFG (Cayman)TPE:4581 86 Pretax Margin % is 12.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 17.48. GuruFocus rates TPE:4581 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks better than 92.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4581'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.05 Med: 17.48 Max: 20.92
Current: 18.12
TPE:4581's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.59% of 1323
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.42
vs TPE:4581: 18.12
World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) 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.
World Known MFG (Cayman) Pretax Margin % Related Terms
World Known MFG (Cayman) 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, World Known MFG (Cayman)'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.
World Known MFG (Cayman) Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Known MFG (Cayman)'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.
World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.24% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on World Known MFG (Cayman) and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 17.48. Over the past decade, World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.05 to 20.92. According to the industry distribution chart, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks #98 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Pretax Margin % too high?
World Known MFG (Cayman)'s current Pretax Margin % of 12.24% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 17.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.05 to a high of 20.92. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s value of 12.24% is 176.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks #98 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, World Known MFG (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks #98 out of 1323 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places World Known MFG (Cayman) in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s value of 12.24% is 176.9% above this benchmark. Historically, World Known MFG (Cayman)'s own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.05 to 20.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.48 vs. the industry median of 4.42, World Known MFG (Cayman) 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.42, based on 1,323 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. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s current Pretax Margin % of 12.24% is 176.9% 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 World Known MFG (Cayman) and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s current Pretax Margin % is 12.24%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 17.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Known MFG (Cayman) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.62, compared to a current price of NT$50.50 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.24%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 17.48 and 176.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.42. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.24% 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 World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Known MFG (Cayman) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$50.50 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.62.
GuruFocus considers World Known MFG (Cayman) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4581:
Pretax Margin %: 12.24% (30% below median its 10-year median of 17.48)
GF Value™: NT$42.62 vs. price of NT$50.50 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 176.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#98 of 1323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4581 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
World Known MFG (Cayman) Ltd is involved in the manufacturing and selling the energy-saving and carbon-reducing parts of commercial vehicle engines, ADB calipers, rear panels of brake pads, bend pipes and accessories of turbocharger, cases of flywheels, cases of swing arms, exhaust manifolds, braces, core shafts, parts for braking system of wind power generator and processed products of machinery parts for various industries. The majority of the revenue is generated from the sale of Automotive parts. The company's geographical segments include America, Asia, and other countries. The company's segment consists of the precision casting processing department, offering products and managing related technologies and marketing strategies.
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