Guotai Haitong Securities CoGUOSF 53 Pretax Margin % is 52.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 43.85. GuruFocus rates GUOSF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.08. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, Guotai Haitong Securities Co ranks better than 77.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GUOSF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.97 Med: 43.85 Max: 62.14
Current: 49.49
GUOSF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 77.39% of 774
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.32
vs GUOSF: 49.49
Guotai Haitong Securities Co (OTCPK:GUOSF) 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.
Guotai Haitong Securities Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Guotai Haitong Securities 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.
Guotai Haitong Securities Co Pretax Margin % Chart
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Guotai Haitong Securities 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.
Guotai Haitong Securities Co Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guotai Haitong Securities 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.
Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF) has a Pretax Margin % of 52.56% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Guotai Haitong Securities Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 43.85. Over the past decade, Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 33.97 to 62.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Guotai Haitong Securities Co ranks #175 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Guotai Haitong Securities Co's current Pretax Margin % of 52.56% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 43.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.97 to a high of 62.14. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.32. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's value of 52.56% is 158.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guotai Haitong Securities Co ranks #175 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guotai Haitong Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Pretax Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Guotai Haitong Securities Co ranks #175 out of 774 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Guotai Haitong Securities Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.32. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's value of 52.56% is 158.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Guotai Haitong Securities Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 33.97 to 62.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.85 vs. the industry median of 20.32, Guotai Haitong Securities Co 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.32, based on 774 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. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's current Pretax Margin % of 52.56% is 158.7% 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 Guotai Haitong Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's current Pretax Margin % is 52.56%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 43.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guotai Haitong Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 52.56%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.08, compared to a current price of $2.00 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 52.56%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 43.85 and 158.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.32. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF), the current Pretax Margin % is 52.56% 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 Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guotai Haitong Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.00 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.08.
Key valuation signals for GUOSF:
Pretax Margin %: 52.56% (20% above median its 10-year median of 43.85)
GF Value™: $2.08 vs. price of $2.00 (3.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 158.7% above the Capital Markets median (#175 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GUOSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guotai Haitong Securities Co Ltd provides financial services across wealth management, investment banking, institutional trading, investment management, and finance lease segments. Its wealth management business offers brokerage, advisory, margin financing, and securities lending services, while investment banking includes underwriting and M&A advisory. The institutional trading segment, the highest revenue contributor, covers institutional services, trading, and investment activities across multiple asset classes. The Group also provides asset and fund management and finance leasing solutions. It generates revenue mainly from fees, commissions, interest income, and investment gains. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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