Topco Scientific CoTPE:5434 86 Pretax Margin % is 8.91% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 7.10. GuruFocus rates TPE:5434 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$343.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Topco Scientific Co ranks better than 67.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Topco Scientific Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:5434'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.54 Med: 7.1 Max: 8.3
Current: 8.08
TPE:5434's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.68% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs TPE:5434: 8.08
Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434) 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.
Topco Scientific Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Topco Scientific Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Topco Scientific 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:5434 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Topco Scientific 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.
Topco Scientific Co Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Topco Scientific Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Topco Scientific 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.
Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.91% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Topco Scientific Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 7.10. Over the past decade, Topco Scientific Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.54 to 8.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Topco Scientific Co ranks #799 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Topco Scientific Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Topco Scientific Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.91% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 7.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.54 to a high of 8.30. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Topco Scientific Co's value of 8.91% is 148.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Topco Scientific Co ranks #799 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Topco Scientific Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Topco Scientific Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Topco Scientific Co ranks #799 out of 2472 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Topco Scientific Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Topco Scientific Co's value of 8.91% is 148.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Topco Scientific Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.54 to 8.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.10 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Topco Scientific 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,472 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. Topco Scientific Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.91% is 148.9% 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 Topco Scientific Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Topco Scientific Co's current Pretax Margin % is 8.91%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 7.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Topco Scientific Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$343.00, compared to a current price of NT$509.00 — trading 48.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.91%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 7.10 and 148.9% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Topco Scientific Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.91% 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 Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Topco Scientific Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$509.00 is trading 48.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$343.00.
GuruFocus considers Topco Scientific Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5434:
Pretax Margin %: 8.91% (25% above median its 10-year median of 7.10)
GF Value™: NT$343.00 vs. price of NT$509.00 (48.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 148.9% above the Hardware median (#799 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5434 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Topco Scientific Co Ltd engages in the trading of electronics products, high technology products and related materials and components, pollution prevention equipment; designing and installation of water purification and recycling systems, solar energy materials; providing solar energy system integration services and operation power of solar stations, as well as setting up a sport center that operates and provides sport training programs. The company's reportable segments include the advance material division, the semiconductor and electronics division and the environmental engineering group. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the semiconductor and electronics division.
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