Electric Power Development Co (OTCPK:EDRWY) 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.
Electric Power Development Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Electric Power Development Co 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.
Electric Power Development Co Pretax Margin % Chart
Electric Power Development Co Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Electric Power Development Co'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.
Electric Power Development Co Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Electric Power Development Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electric Power Development Co'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.
Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY) has a Pretax Margin % of -7.80% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Electric Power Development Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Electric Power Development Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.72 to 11.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Electric Power Development Co ranks #206 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Electric Power Development Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Electric Power Development Co's current Pretax Margin % is -7.80%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.72 to a high of 11.57. Based on the distribution chart, Electric Power Development Co ranks #206 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Electric Power Development Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electric Power Development Co's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Electric Power Development Co ranks #206 out of 422 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Electric Power Development Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Historically, Electric Power Development Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.72 to 11.57 over the past decade. 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. 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 Electric Power Development Co 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. Electric Power Development Co's current Pretax Margin % is -7.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electric Power Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY) has a current Pretax Margin % of -7.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.61, compared to a current price of $24.95 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -7.80%. Electric Power Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY), the current Pretax Margin % is -7.80% 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 Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electric Power Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.95 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.61.
Key valuation signals for EDRWY:
Pretax Margin %: -7.80%
GF Value™: $16.61 vs. price of $24.95 (50.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EDRWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electric Power Development Co Business Description
Electric Power Development Co Ltd is a Japanese electric utility company involved in the generation, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of energy. The company operates through four segments. The Power Generation segment covers hydro, thermal, and wind power generation, along with maintenance, operation, and electricity sales. The Power Transmission and Transformation segment focuses on grid and network operations. Electricity-related Businesses support generation and transmission activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The Overseas Business engages in power generation and related services abroad. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Power Generation Business segment.
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