Arch MeterTPE:4588 -1.03%67 Pretax Margin % is 23.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 18.62. GuruFocus rates TPE:4588 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$72.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,027 Industrial Products companies, Arch Meter ranks better than 88.5% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Arch Meter's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$70.6 Mil. Arch Meter's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$300.0 Mil. Therefore, Arch Meter's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arch Meter's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4588'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 18.62 Max: 20.97
Current: 18.63
TPE:4588's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.5% of 3027
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs TPE:4588: 18.63
Arch Meter (TPE:4588) 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.
Arch Meter Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Arch Meter Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arch Meter'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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Arch Meter'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.
Arch Meter Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Arch Meter's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arch Meter'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.
Arch Meter (TPE:4588) has a Pretax Margin % of 23.54% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Arch Meter and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 18.62. Over the past decade, Arch Meter's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.26 to 20.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Arch Meter ranks #348 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Arch Meter's Pretax Margin % too high?
Arch Meter's current Pretax Margin % of 23.54% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 18.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 20.97. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Arch Meter's value of 23.54% is 304.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arch Meter ranks #348 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arch Meter has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arch Meter's Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Arch Meter ranks #348 out of 3027 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Arch Meter in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Arch Meter's value of 23.54% is 304.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arch Meter's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.26 to 20.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.62 vs. the industry median of 5.82, Arch Meter 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.82, based on 3,027 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. Arch Meter's current Pretax Margin % of 23.54% is 304.5% 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 Arch Meter and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arch Meter's current Pretax Margin % is 23.54%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 18.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arch Meter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arch Meter (TPE:4588) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$72.40, compared to a current price of NT$57.50 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 23.54%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 18.62 and 304.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. Arch Meter's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Arch Meter (TPE:4588), the current Pretax Margin % is 23.54% 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 Arch Meter (TPE:4588) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arch Meter stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$57.50 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$72.40.
GuruFocus considers Arch Meter to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4588:
Pretax Margin %: 23.54% (26% above median its 10-year median of 18.62)
GF Value™: NT$72.40 vs. price of NT$57.50 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 304.5% above the Industrial Products median (#348 of 3027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4588 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arch Meter Corp is engaged in manufacturing and trading measuring instruments and control equipment. Its products include Embedded Instrumentation, Product Line, Electronic Energy Meter, Power Measurement Instrument, and Smart Meter IC. It operates in a single segment.
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