Wuxi AppTec CoWUXIF 84 Pretax Margin % is 45.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 26.56. GuruFocus rates WUXIF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks better than 99.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wuxi AppTec Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WUXIF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.16 Med: 26.56 Max: 52.59
Current: 52.31
WUXIF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 99.5% of 202
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: -3.565
vs WUXIF: 52.31
Wuxi AppTec Co (OTCPK:WUXIF) 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.
Wuxi AppTec Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Wuxi AppTec Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wuxi AppTec 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.
WUXIF vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Wuxi AppTec 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.
Wuxi AppTec Co Pretax Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Wuxi AppTec Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wuxi AppTec 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.
Wuxi AppTec Co (WUXIF) has a Pretax Margin % of 45.09% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Wuxi AppTec Co and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 26.56. Over the past decade, Wuxi AppTec Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.16 to 52.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks #1 out of 202 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Wuxi AppTec Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Wuxi AppTec Co's current Pretax Margin % of 45.09% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 26.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.16 to a high of 52.59. Based on the distribution chart, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks #1 out of 202 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wuxi AppTec Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wuxi AppTec Co's Pretax Margin % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Wuxi AppTec Co ranks #1 out of 202 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Wuxi AppTec Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Wuxi AppTec Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.16 to 52.59 over the past decade. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Pretax Margin % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Wuxi AppTec Co and its competitors. Wuxi AppTec Co's current Pretax Margin % is 45.09%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 26.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wuxi AppTec Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi AppTec Co (WUXIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.26, compared to a current price of $15.63 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 45.09%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 26.56. Wuxi AppTec Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Wuxi AppTec Co (WUXIF), the current Pretax Margin % is 45.09% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Wuxi AppTec Co (WUXIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi AppTec Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.63 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.26.
GuruFocus considers Wuxi AppTec Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WUXIF:
Pretax Margin %: 45.09% (70% above median its 10-year median of 26.56)
GF Value™: $11.26 vs. price of $15.63 (38.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WUXIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd provides a portfolio of research and manufacturing services throughout the discovery, development, and manufacturing spectrum for small molecule drugs, development of computer software and databases as well as consulting services for combinatorial chemistry and pharmaceuticals. The services offered by the company include drug research and development testing, clinical research services, an end-to-end CRDMO platform for peptide, oligonucleotide, and small molecules, and integrated biology services and solutions for drug discovery. The company's reportable segments are WuXi Chemistry, which derives maximum revenue, WuXi Testing, WuXi Biology, and Others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States of America, followed by PRC, Europe, and other regions.
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