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The historical rank and industry rank for Hyundai Department Store Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:069960'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 7.67 Max: 24.11
Current: 2.49
XKRX:069960's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 56.69% of 1129
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs XKRX:069960: 2.49
Hyundai Department Store Co (XKRX:069960) 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.
Hyundai Department Store Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hyundai Department Store Co 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Hyundai Department Store 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.
Hyundai Department Store Co Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hyundai Department Store Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hyundai Department Store 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.
Hyundai Department Store Co (XKRX:069960) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.34% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hyundai Department Store Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.67. Over the past decade, Hyundai Department Store Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.15 to 24.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyundai Department Store Co ranks #640 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Hyundai Department Store Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hyundai Department Store Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.34% is near median its 10-year median of 7.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 24.11. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.31. Hyundai Department Store Co's value of 7.34% is 121.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hyundai Department Store Co ranks #640 out of 1129 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hyundai Department Store Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyundai Department Store Co's Pretax Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hyundai Department Store Co ranks #640 out of 1129 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hyundai Department Store Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.31. Hyundai Department Store Co's value of 7.34% is 121.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hyundai Department Store Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.15 to 24.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.67 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Hyundai Department Store 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.31, based on 1,129 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. Hyundai Department Store Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.34% is 121.8% 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 Hyundai Department Store Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hyundai Department Store Co's current Pretax Margin % is 7.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyundai Department Store Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyundai Department Store Co (XKRX:069960) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩56,962.10, compared to a current price of ₩93,100.00 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.67 and 121.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.31. Hyundai Department Store Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Hyundai Department Store Co (XKRX:069960), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.34% as of Jun. 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 Hyundai Department Store Co (XKRX:069960) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyundai Department Store Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩93,100.00 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩56,962.10.
GuruFocus considers Hyundai Department Store Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:069960:
Pretax Margin %: 7.34% (near median its 10-year median of 7.67)
GF Value™: ₩56,962.10 vs. price of ₩93,100.00 (63.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#640 of 1129)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:069960 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hyundai Department Store Co Ltd is engaged in the department store business. The company operates approx 15 department stores in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, and Cheonho-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The company also produces home shopping programs for cable channels and sells merchandise through home shopping programs. Through its department stores, the company provides upscale apparel, fashion goods, and accessories, home furnishings and foods, among others.
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