Capital PowerCPXWF 72 Pretax Margin % is 1.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 9.50. GuruFocus rates CPXWF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 15 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Capital Power ranks worse than 70.14% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Capital Power's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10 Mil. Capital Power's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $878 Mil. Therefore, Capital Power's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Capital Power's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CPXWF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.43 Med: 9.5 Max: 24.56
Current: -0.43
Capital Power (OTCPK:CPXWF) 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.
Capital Power Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Capital Power Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capital Power'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.
CPXWF vs CEG, VST, NRG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Capital Power'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.
Capital Power Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Capital Power's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Power'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.
Capital Power (CPXWF) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.16% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Capital Power and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 9.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #296 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Capital Power's Pretax Margin % too high?
Capital Power's current Pretax Margin % of 1.16% is 88% below median its 10-year median of 9.50. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Capital Power's value of 1.16% is 86.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #296 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Capital Power has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Power's Pretax Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Capital Power ranks #296 out of 422 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Capital Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Capital Power's value of 1.16% is 86.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.50 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Capital Power 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 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. Capital Power's current Pretax Margin % of 1.16% is 86.6% 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 Capital Power 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. Capital Power's current Pretax Margin % is 1.16%, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 9.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power (CPXWF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.19, compared to a current price of $52.65 — trading 86.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.16%, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 9.50 and 86.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.66. Capital Power's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 15 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 Capital Power (CPXWF), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.16% 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 Capital Power (CPXWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $52.65 is trading 86.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.19.
GuruFocus considers Capital Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPXWF:
Pretax Margin %: 1.16% (88% below median its 10-year median of 9.50)
GF Value™: $28.19 vs. price of $52.65 (86.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#296 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPXWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capital Power Corp is a North American power producer whose principal activities are developing, acquiring, and operating power plants. Through its subsidiary, Capital Power owns and operates a portfolio of natural gas, coal, wind, solar, and solid fuel energy generating facilities. These are located throughout Western and Central Canada and the U.S. Capital Power's natural gas and coal facilities, specifically its Genesee and Shepard sites, account for its electric capacity and cash flow production. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from sale of electricity and natural gas. The company's customers include a variety of industrial and commercial consumers, independent transmission system operators, and government-owned entities.
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