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CBAK Energy TechnologyFRA:BD5 46 Pretax Margin % is -12.86% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BD5 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, CBAK Energy Technology ranks worse than 84.44% on this metric.
CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) 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.
CBAK Energy Technology Pretax Margin % Related Terms
CBAK Energy Technology Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CBAK Energy Technology'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.
FRA:BD5 vs OESX, STI, PPSI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CBAK Energy Technology'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.
CBAK Energy Technology Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CBAK Energy Technology's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CBAK Energy Technology'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.
CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) has a Pretax Margin % of -12.86% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2566 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is CBAK Energy Technology's Pretax Margin % too high?
CBAK Energy Technology's current Pretax Margin % is -12.86%. Based on the distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2566 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CBAK Energy Technology has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBAK Energy Technology's Pretax Margin % compare to OESX and STI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CBAK Energy Technology ranks #2566 out of 3039 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places CBAK Energy Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.95. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.95, based on 3,039 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 CBAK Energy Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBAK Energy Technology's current Pretax Margin % is -12.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBAK Energy Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.14, compared to a current price of €0.54 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -12.86%. CBAK Energy Technology's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5), the current Pretax Margin % is -12.86% 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 CBAK Energy Technology (FRA:BD5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBAK Energy Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.54 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.14.
GuruFocus considers CBAK Energy Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BD5:
Pretax Margin %: -12.86%
GF Value™: €1.14 vs. price of €0.54 (53.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BD5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CBAK Energy Technology Inc is engaged in the manufacture, commercialization, and distribution of a variety of standard and customized lithium and sodium high-power rechargeable batteries. The batteries are used in light vehicles, electric vehicles, energy storage devices, and other high-power applications. The company has two operating segments; CBAK, which derives maximum revenue, and includes the manufacturing, commercialization, and distribution of various standard and customized lithium-ion rechargeable batteries; and the Hitrans segment, which includes the development and manufacturing of NCM precursor and cathode materials. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Mainland China, followed by Europe, India, Africa, and other regions.
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