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Daxin Materials CoTPE:5234 +3.16%83 Pretax Margin % is 20.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 16.30. GuruFocus rates TPE:5234 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$194.53 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Daxin Materials Co ranks better than 88.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daxin Materials Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:5234'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.04 Med: 16.3 Max: 19.08
Current: 19.08
TPE:5234's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.78% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs TPE:5234: 19.08
Daxin Materials Co (TPE:5234) 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.
Daxin Materials Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Daxin Materials Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daxin Materials Co'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:5234 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Daxin Materials Co'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.
Daxin Materials Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daxin Materials Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daxin Materials Co'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.
Daxin Materials Co (TPE:5234) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.48% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Daxin Materials Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 16.30. Over the past decade, Daxin Materials Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.04 to 19.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Daxin Materials Co ranks #177 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Daxin Materials Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Daxin Materials Co's current Pretax Margin % of 20.48% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 16.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.04 to a high of 19.08. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Daxin Materials Co's value of 20.48% is 282.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daxin Materials Co ranks #177 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daxin Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daxin Materials Co's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daxin Materials Co ranks #177 out of 1578 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Daxin Materials Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Daxin Materials Co's value of 20.48% is 282.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Daxin Materials Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.04 to 19.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.30 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Daxin Materials Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.35, based on 1,578 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. Daxin Materials Co's current Pretax Margin % of 20.48% is 282.8% 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 Daxin Materials Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daxin Materials Co's current Pretax Margin % is 20.48%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daxin Materials Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daxin Materials Co (TPE:5234) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$194.53, compared to a current price of NT$376.00 — trading 93.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.48%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 16.30 and 282.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Daxin Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100. 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 Daxin Materials Co (TPE:5234), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.48% 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 Daxin Materials Co (TPE:5234) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daxin Materials Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$376.00 is trading 93.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$194.53.
GuruFocus considers Daxin Materials Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5234:
Pretax Margin %: 20.48% (26% above median its 10-year median of 16.30)
GF Value™: NT$194.53 vs. price of NT$376.00 (93.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 282.8% above the Chemicals median (#177 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5234 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daxin Materials Co Ltd is engaged in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of semiconductors and display-related fine chemicals. Its product portfolio consists of Semiconductor Materials which includes Laser Release Layer, Photosensitive Dielectric/Pass, High-Purity Specialty Chemical, and High-Purity Specialty Chemical; Display Materials include LCD materials, and touch panels materials; Key Raw Materials include functional monomer, and Specialty Polymer; and Instrument analysis includes analytical equipment. Geographically, it operates in Taiwan, China, and others, with Taiwan generating the majority of the revenue.
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