CBAT (CBAK Energy Technology) Pre-Tax Income: $-18.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CBAT CBAK Energy Technology Ltd CBAT
53 GF Score
Price $1.02
GF Value $1.52
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is CBAK Energy Technology Pre-Tax Income?

CBAK Energy Technology CBAT +8.59% 53 Pre-Tax Income is $-18.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CBAT with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. CBAK Energy Technology's pretax income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.0 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.0 Mil. CBAK Energy Technology's pretax margin was -12.86%.

During the past 13 years, CBAK Energy Technology's highest Pretax Margin was 102.19%. The lowest was -115.54%. And the median was -6.86%.


CBAK Energy Technology  (NAS:CBAT) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

CBAK Energy Technology's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=-8.955/69.618
=-12.86%

During the past 13 years, CBAK Energy Technology's highest Pretax Margin was 102.19%. The lowest was -115.54%. And the median was -6.86%.

* 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.


CBAK Energy Technology Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


CBAK Energy Technology Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CBAK Energy Technology's Pre-Tax Income 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.

CBAK Energy Technology Pre-Tax Income Chart

CBAK Energy Technology Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 53.83 -12.56 -6.05 11.14 -11.14

CBAK Energy Technology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.05 -3.36 1.90 -7.62 -8.96

CBAT vs NMAD, TGEN, STI: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CBAK Energy Technology's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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.


CBAK Energy Technology Pre-Tax Income vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CBAK Energy Technology's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CBAK Energy Technology's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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CBAK Energy Technology Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

CBAK Energy Technology's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-18.651+8.188+-0.673+0+-0.001000000000003
=-11.1

CBAK Energy Technology's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-9.688+1.15+-0.416+0+-0.00099999999999945
=-9.0

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-18.0 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of $-18.0 Mil mean?
CBAK Energy Technology (CBAT) has a Pre-Tax Income of $-18.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors.
Is CBAK Energy Technology's Pre-Tax Income too high?
CBAK Energy Technology's current Pre-Tax Income is $-18.0 Mil. Overall, CBAK Energy Technology has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBAK Energy Technology's Pre-Tax Income compare to NMAD and TGEN?
CBAK Energy Technology's Pre-Tax Income of $-18.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for an Industrial Products company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. CBAK Energy Technology's current Pre-Tax Income is $-18.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBAK Energy Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology (CBAT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.52, compared to a current price of $1.02 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-18.0 Mil. CBAK Energy Technology's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CBAK Energy Technology (CBAT), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-18.0 Mil 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 CBAK Energy Technology (CBAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.02 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.52. GuruFocus considers CBAK Energy Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CBAT:

  • Pre-Tax Income: $-18.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.52 vs. price of $1.02 (33.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CBAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CBAK Energy Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges 0A98:UKB6JA:Germany
Address Meigui Street, CBAK Industrial Park, Huayuankou Economic Zone, Liaoning Province, Dalian, CHN, 116450
CBAK Energy Technology Inc is engaged in the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of a variety of standard and customized lithium and sodium high-power rechargeable batteries. The batteries are used in light vehicles, electric vehicles, energy storage devices, and other high-power applications. The company has two operating segments; CBAK, which derives maximum revenue, and includes the manufacturing, commercialization, and distribution of various standard and customized lithium-ion rechargeable batteries; and the Hitrans segment, which includes the development and manufacturing of NCM precursor and cathode materials. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Mainland China, followed by Europe, India, Africa, and other regions.
53GF Score

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