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RP Optical LabXTAE:RPOL -4.96%16 Pretax Margin % is 14.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 24.81. GuruFocus rates XTAE:RPOL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, RP Optical Lab ranks better than 92.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for RP Optical Lab's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:RPOL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.01 Med: 24.81 Max: 32.04
Current: 22.65
XTAE:RPOL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.81% of 2475
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.6
vs XTAE:RPOL: 22.65
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) 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.
RP Optical Lab Pretax Margin % Related Terms
RP Optical Lab Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RP Optical Lab'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.
XTAE:RPOL vs APH, GLW, TEL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, RP Optical Lab'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.
RP Optical Lab Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, RP Optical Lab's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RP Optical Lab'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.
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.47% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on RP Optical Lab and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 24.81. Over the past decade, RP Optical Lab's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.01 to 32.04. According to the industry distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #178 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is RP Optical Lab's Pretax Margin % too high?
RP Optical Lab's current Pretax Margin % of 14.47% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 24.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.01 to a high of 32.04. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.60. RP Optical Lab's value of 14.47% is 301.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #178 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RP Optical Lab has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RP Optical Lab's Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #178 out of 2475 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places RP Optical Lab in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.60. RP Optical Lab's value of 14.47% is 301.9% above this benchmark. Historically, RP Optical Lab's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.01 to 32.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.81 vs. the industry median of 3.60, RP Optical Lab 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 3.60, based on 2,475 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. RP Optical Lab's current Pretax Margin % of 14.47% is 301.9% 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 RP Optical Lab and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RP Optical Lab's current Pretax Margin % is 14.47%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 24.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RP Optical Lab stock overvalued right now?
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a current Pretax Margin % of 14.47%. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.47%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 24.81 and 301.9% above the Hardware industry median of 3.60. RP Optical Lab's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.47% 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.
RP Optical Lab Ltd is engaged in developing and producing Electro-Optical modules. It is in the field of thermal imaging and is involved in the defense, homeland security, medical, and commercial markets. Its products and services are Opto-Mechanical Design, Lenses, Video Engine, Cameras & Cores, and Multi-Sensor Systems.
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