Lumax InternationalTPE:6192 -2.03%90 Pretax Margin % is 15.36% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 16.57. GuruFocus rates TPE:6192 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$102.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Lumax International ranks better than 96.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumax International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6192'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.11 Med: 16.57 Max: 18.11
Current: 16.74
TPE:6192's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 96.15% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs TPE:6192: 16.74
Lumax International (TPE:6192) 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.
Lumax International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lumax International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumax International'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:6192 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Lumax International'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.
Lumax International Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Lumax International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumax International'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.
Lumax International (TPE:6192) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.36% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lumax International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.57. Over the past decade, Lumax International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.11 to 18.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumax International ranks #6 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Lumax International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lumax International's current Pretax Margin % of 15.36% is near median its 10-year median of 16.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.11 to a high of 18.11. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Lumax International's value of 15.36% is 265.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lumax International ranks #6 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lumax International has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumax International's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Lumax International ranks #6 out of 156 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lumax International in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Lumax International's value of 15.36% is 265.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lumax International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.11 to 18.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.57 vs. the industry median of 4.20, Lumax International 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 Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.20, based on 156 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. Lumax International's current Pretax Margin % of 15.36% is 265.7% 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 Lumax International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumax International's current Pretax Margin % is 15.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumax International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumax International (TPE:6192) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$102.82, compared to a current price of NT$120.50 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.57 and 265.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.20. Lumax International's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Lumax International (TPE:6192), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.36% 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 Lumax International (TPE:6192) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumax International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$120.50 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$102.82.
GuruFocus considers Lumax International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6192:
Pretax Margin %: 15.36% (near median its 10-year median of 16.57)
GF Value™: NT$102.82 vs. price of NT$120.50 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 265.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#6 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6192 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumax International Corp Ltd is engaged in the trading of electronic components and process control equipment, the integration of process control systems, and the provision of related maintenance services. It provides goods or services in the following reportable segments: Process control instrument - department A; Process control system - department B; Telecommunication system - department C; Electronics component - department D; and Other process control - department CN. Maximum revenue is derived from the Process control division, which provides hardware products for calibration, inspection, and maintenance of control valves, switch valves, measurement instruments, analyzing instruments, etc. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by China, and other markets.
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