The historical rank and industry rank for Longda Construction & Development's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:5519'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.5 Med: 16.7 Max: 25.01
Current: 25.01
TPE:5519's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 94.09% of 1760
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.475
vs TPE:5519: 25.01
Longda Construction & Development (TPE:5519) 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.
Longda Construction & Development Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Longda Construction & Development 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.
Longda Construction & Development Pretax Margin % Chart
TPE:5519 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Longda Construction & Development'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.
Longda Construction & Development Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Longda Construction & Development's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Longda Construction & Development'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.
Longda Construction & Development (TPE:5519) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.27% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Longda Construction & Development and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.70. Over the past decade, Longda Construction & Development's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.50 to 25.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Longda Construction & Development ranks #104 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Longda Construction & Development's Pretax Margin % too high?
Longda Construction & Development's current Pretax Margin % of 18.27% is near median its 10-year median of 16.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.50 to a high of 25.01. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Longda Construction & Development's value of 18.27% is 233.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Longda Construction & Development ranks #104 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Longda Construction & Development has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longda Construction & Development's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Longda Construction & Development ranks #104 out of 1760 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Longda Construction & Development in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Longda Construction & Development's value of 18.27% is 233.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Longda Construction & Development's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.50 to 25.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.70 vs. the industry median of 5.48, Longda Construction & Development 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.48, based on 1,760 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. Longda Construction & Development's current Pretax Margin % of 18.27% is 233.7% 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 Longda Construction & Development and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Longda Construction & Development's current Pretax Margin % is 18.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longda Construction & Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longda Construction & Development (TPE:5519) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.29, compared to a current price of NT$34.20 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.70 and 233.7% above the Construction industry median of 5.48. Longda Construction & Development's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Longda Construction & Development (TPE:5519), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.27% 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 Longda Construction & Development (TPE:5519) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longda Construction & Development stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$34.20 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.29.
GuruFocus considers Longda Construction & Development to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5519:
Pretax Margin %: 18.27% (near median its 10-year median of 16.70)
GF Value™: NT$33.29 vs. price of NT$34.20 (2.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 233.7% above the Construction median (#104 of 1760)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5519 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Longda Construction & Development Business Description
Longda Construction & Development Corp is engaged in the integrated construction business of construction and civil engineering, as well as the development, leasing, and sale of residential housing and buildings. The group operates in two reportable segments namely Construction Division: This segment is responsible for comprehensive construction services, including building and civil engineering works. Property Development and Sales Division: This segment is responsible for the development, leasing, and sale of residential and commercial buildings. Geographically it's presence is in Taiwan and Japan regions.
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