E-LifeTPE:6281 +0.98%69 Pretax Margin % is 1.94% as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 3.25. GuruFocus rates TPE:6281 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$74.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, E-Life ranks worse than 56.94% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. E-Life's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$81 Mil. E-Life's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$4,150 Mil. Therefore, E-Life's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for E-Life's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6281'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.45 Med: 3.25 Max: 3.75
Current: 2.45
TPE:6281's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 56.94% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.15
vs TPE:6281: 2.45
E-Life (TPE:6281) 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.
E-Life Pretax Margin % Related Terms
E-Life Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for E-Life'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:6281 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, E-Life'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.
E-Life Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, E-Life's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E-Life'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.
E-Life (TPE:6281) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.94% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on E-Life and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 3.25. Over the past decade, E-Life's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.45 to 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, E-Life ranks #640 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is E-Life's Pretax Margin % too high?
E-Life's current Pretax Margin % of 1.94% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.45 to a high of 3.75. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.15. E-Life's value of 1.94% is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E-Life ranks #640 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, E-Life has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E-Life's Pretax Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, E-Life ranks #640 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places E-Life in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.15. E-Life's value of 1.94% is 38.4% below this benchmark. Historically, E-Life's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.45 to 3.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 3.15, E-Life has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.15, based on 1,124 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. E-Life's current Pretax Margin % of 1.94% is 38.4% below 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 E-Life and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E-Life's current Pretax Margin % is 1.94%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 3.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E-Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Life (TPE:6281) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$74.68, compared to a current price of NT$51.30 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.94%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 38.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.15. E-Life's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 E-Life (TPE:6281), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.94% 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 E-Life (TPE:6281) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Life stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$51.30 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$74.68.
GuruFocus considers E-Life to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6281:
Pretax Margin %: 1.94% (40% below median its 10-year median of 3.25)
GF Value™: NT$74.68 vs. price of NT$51.30 (31.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#640 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6281 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E-Life Corp is engaged in the sales of home appliances, computers, and mobile devices. The company's main products include television sets, air conditioners, other small household appliances, film and video and audio-visual products, digital products, and communications products. The company also provides installation and maintenance services. It operates retail stores, as well as an online shopping platform.
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