China Water Affairs GroupCWAFF 49 Pretax Margin % is 23.50% as of Sep. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 32.12. GuruFocus rates CWAFF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Affairs Group ranks better than 78.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Water Affairs Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CWAFF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.41 Med: 32.12 Max: 36.4
Current: 21.41
CWAFF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.93% of 503
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.07
vs CWAFF: 21.41
China Water Affairs Group (OTCPK:CWAFF) 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 Water Affairs Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Water Affairs 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs 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 Water Affairs Group Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a Pretax Margin % of 23.50% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 32.12. Over the past decade, China Water Affairs Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.41 to 36.40. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #106 out of 503 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is China Water Affairs Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current Pretax Margin % of 23.50% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 32.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.41 to a high of 36.40. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. China Water Affairs Group's value of 23.50% is 94.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #106 out of 503 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's Pretax Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #106 out of 503 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places China Water Affairs Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. China Water Affairs Group's value of 23.50% is 94.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China Water Affairs Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.41 to 36.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.12 vs. the industry median of 12.07, China Water Affairs Group 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 - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.07, based on 503 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 Water Affairs Group's current Pretax Margin % of 23.50% is 94.7% 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 China Water Affairs Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Affairs Group's current Pretax Margin % is 23.50%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 32.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.59, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 23.50%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 32.12 and 94.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.07. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 10 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF), the current Pretax Margin % is 23.50% as of Sep. 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.59.
GuruFocus considers China Water Affairs Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CWAFF:
Pretax Margin %: 23.50% (27% below median its 10-year median of 32.12)
GF Value™: $0.59 vs. price of $0.62 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#106 of 503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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