China Oil And Gas GroupCLSZF 55 Pretax Margin % is 4.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 9.30. GuruFocus rates CLSZF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Oil & Gas companies, China Oil And Gas Group ranks better than 54.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Oil And Gas Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CLSZF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.89 Med: 9.3 Max: 13.88
Current: 6.81
CLSZF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 54.94% of 921
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.15
vs CLSZF: 6.81
China Oil And Gas Group (OTCPK:CLSZF) 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.
China Oil And Gas Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Oil And Gas Group 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.
CLSZF vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, China Oil And Gas Group'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.
China Oil And Gas Group Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Oil And Gas Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Oil And Gas Group'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.
China Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.61% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Oil And Gas Group and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 9.30. Over the past decade, China Oil And Gas Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.89 to 13.88. According to the industry distribution chart, China Oil And Gas Group ranks #415 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is China Oil And Gas Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
China Oil And Gas Group's current Pretax Margin % of 4.61% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 9.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.89 to a high of 13.88. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. China Oil And Gas Group's value of 4.61% is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Oil And Gas Group ranks #415 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Oil And Gas Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Oil And Gas Group's Pretax Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Oil And Gas Group ranks #415 out of 921 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts China Oil And Gas Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. China Oil And Gas Group's value of 4.61% is 10.5% below this benchmark. Historically, China Oil And Gas Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.89 to 13.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.30 vs. the industry median of 5.15, China Oil And Gas Group has consistently been below 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.15, based on 921 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. China Oil And Gas Group's current Pretax Margin % of 4.61% is 10.5% below 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 China Oil And Gas Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Oil And Gas Group's current Pretax Margin % is 4.61%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 9.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Oil And Gas Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.03 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.61%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 9.30 and 10.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.15. China Oil And Gas Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 China Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.61% 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 China Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oil And Gas Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.03 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.04.
GuruFocus considers China Oil And Gas Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CLSZF:
Pretax Margin %: 4.61% (50% below median its 10-year median of 9.30)
GF Value™: $0.04 vs. price of $0.03 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#415 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLSZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Oil And Gas Group Ltd and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in investment in natural gas and energy-related business. The business operations of the company include piped city gas business, pipeline design, and construction; transportation, distribution, and sale of compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; and development, production, and sale of crude oil and gas and other upstream energy resources. The company operates through the segments of Sales and distribution of natural gas and other related products; Gas pipeline construction and connection; Exploitation and production of crude oil and natural gas; and Production and sales of coal-derived clean energy and other related products. The majority of the company's revenue comes from Mainland China.
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