CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,CEE +0.29%50 Pretax Margin % is 98.32% as of Oct. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 98.72. GuruFocus rates CEE with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Asset Management companies, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks better than 73.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CEE'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 97.06 Med: 98.72 Max: 817.07
Current: 98.72
CEE's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.22% of 1576
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.475
vs CEE: 98.72
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (NYSE:CEE) 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.
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Pretax Margin % Related Terms
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 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.
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Pretax Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'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.
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'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.
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) has a Pretax Margin % of 98.32% as of Oct. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 98.72. Over the past decade, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Pretax Margin % has ranged from 97.06 to 817.07. According to the industry distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #422 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Pretax Margin % too high?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current Pretax Margin % of 98.32% is near median its 10-year median of 98.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.06 to a high of 817.07. The Asset Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.48. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s value of 98.32% is 9.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #422 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Pretax Margin % compare to HYI and BWG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #422 out of 1576 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.48. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s value of 98.32% is 9.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 97.06 to 817.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.72 vs. the industry median of 89.48, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 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 Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.48, based on 1,576 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. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current Pretax Margin % of 98.32% is 9.9% 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current Pretax Margin % is 98.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 98.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.29, compared to a current price of $20.82 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 98.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 98.72 and 9.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 89.48. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE), the current Pretax Margin % is 98.32% as of Oct. 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.82 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.29.
GuruFocus considers CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CEE:
Pretax Margin %: 98.32% (near median its 10-year median of 98.72)
GF Value™: $25.29 vs. price of $20.82 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.9% above the Asset Management median (#422 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CEE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Business Description
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. It invests in the equity or equity-linked securities of issuers domiciled in Central and Eastern Europe.
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