Genesis EnergyASX:GNE -3.74%70 Pretax Margin % is 8.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 6.23. GuruFocus rates ASX:GNE with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Genesis Energy ranks worse than 51.66% on this metric.
Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) 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.
Genesis Energy Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Genesis Energy Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Genesis Energy'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.
ASX:GNE vs CEG, VST, NRG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Genesis Energy'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.
Genesis Energy Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Genesis Energy's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesis Energy'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.
Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.84% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Genesis Energy and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 6.23. Over the past decade, Genesis Energy's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.21 to 12.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #218 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Genesis Energy's Pretax Margin % too high?
Genesis Energy's current Pretax Margin % of 8.84% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 6.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 12.69. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Genesis Energy's value of 8.84% is 2.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #218 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genesis Energy has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesis Energy's Pretax Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy ranks #218 out of 422 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Genesis Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Genesis Energy's value of 8.84% is 2.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Genesis Energy's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.21 to 12.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.23 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Genesis Energy 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.66, based on 422 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. Genesis Energy's current Pretax Margin % of 8.84% is 2.1% 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 Genesis Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesis Energy's current Pretax Margin % is 8.84%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 6.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genesis Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.80, compared to a current price of A$2.06 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.84%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 6.23 and 2.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.66. Genesis Energy's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.84% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.06 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.80.
GuruFocus considers Genesis Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GNE:
Pretax Margin %: 8.84% (42% above median its 10-year median of 6.23)
GF Value™: A$1.80 vs. price of A$2.06 (14.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#218 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GNE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genesis Energy is one of New Zealand's leading producers of electricity, accounting for more than 15% of the country's total generation. The firm enjoys a strong retail presence, with the highest retail market share, at over 25%. The company has a mix of renewable and thermal assets, with the latter accounting for about 55%-60% of the firm's overall production. The company has a 46% interest in the Kupe oil and gas field.
70GF Score
Get the complete analysis for ASX:GNE
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
ASX:GNE has been successfully added to your 
