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Novatech CoXKRX:285490 +2.80%78 Pretax Margin % is 328.79% as of Jun. 2026, which is 929% above its 10-year median of 31.96. GuruFocus rates XKRX:285490 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩12,492.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Novatech Co ranks better than 99.19% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Novatech Co's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩31,320 Mil. Novatech Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩9,526 Mil. Therefore, Novatech Co's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 328.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Novatech Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:285490'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.36 Med: 31.96 Max: 90.14
Current: 90.14
XKRX:285490's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 99.19% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.96
vs XKRX:285490: 90.14
Novatech Co (XKRX:285490) 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.
Novatech Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Novatech Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novatech 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.
XKRX:285490 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Novatech 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.
Novatech Co Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Novatech Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novatech 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.
Novatech Co (XKRX:285490) has a Pretax Margin % of 328.79% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Novatech Co and its competitors. This is 929% above median its historical median of 31.96. Over the past decade, Novatech Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 19.36 to 90.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Novatech Co ranks #20 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Novatech Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Novatech Co's current Pretax Margin % of 328.79% is 929% above median its 10-year median of 31.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.36 to a high of 90.14. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.96. Novatech Co's value of 328.79% is 8202.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novatech Co ranks #20 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Novatech Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novatech Co's Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Novatech Co ranks #20 out of 2472 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Novatech Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.96. Novatech Co's value of 328.79% is 8202.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Novatech Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 19.36 to 90.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.96 vs. the industry median of 3.96, Novatech 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.96, based on 2,472 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. Novatech Co's current Pretax Margin % of 328.79% is 8202.8% 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 Novatech Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novatech Co's current Pretax Margin % is 328.79%, which is 929% above median its own 10-year median of 31.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novatech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novatech Co (XKRX:285490) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩12,492.58, compared to a current price of ₩11,740.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 328.79%, which is 929% above median its 10-year median of 31.96 and 8202.8% above the Hardware industry median of 3.96. Novatech Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Novatech Co (XKRX:285490), the current Pretax Margin % is 328.79% 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 Novatech Co (XKRX:285490) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novatech Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩11,740.00 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩12,492.58.
GuruFocus considers Novatech Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:285490:
Pretax Margin %: 328.79% (929% above median its 10-year median of 31.96)
GF Value™: ₩12,492.58 vs. price of ₩11,740.00 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8202.8% above the Hardware median (#20 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:285490 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Novatech Co Ltd is a Korea based glass processing company. It is mainly engaged in the production of components including OELD (organic light-emitting diode) encapsulation glass, flat display panels, and super slim glass. The company operates in three business divisions including EG (OLED Encapsulation Glass) division, new business development, and lightining business division.
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