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Kwoon Chung Bus HoldingsHKSE:00306 -2.52%69 Pretax Margin % is 5.55% as of Sep. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 4.81. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00306 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Transportation companies, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings ranks better than 62.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00306'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.55 Med: 4.81 Max: 17.22
Current: 10.54
HKSE:00306's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.34% of 1001
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.74
vs HKSE:00306: 10.54
Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings (HKSE:00306) 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.
Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings 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.
HKSE:00306 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings'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.
Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings'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.
Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings (HKSE:00306) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.55% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 4.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings ranks #377 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 5.55% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 4.81. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.74. Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings' value of 5.55% is 17.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings ranks #377 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings ranks #377 out of 1001 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.74. Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings' value of 5.55% is 17.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.81 vs. the industry median of 6.74, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings 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 a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.74, based on 1,001 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. Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 5.55% is 17.7% 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 Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 5.55%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 4.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings (HKSE:00306) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.02, compared to a current price of HK$2.71 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.55%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 4.81 and 17.7% below the Transportation industry median of 6.74. Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings (HKSE:00306), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.55% 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 Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings (HKSE:00306) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.71 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.02.
GuruFocus considers Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00306:
Pretax Margin %: 5.55% (15% above median its 10-year median of 4.81)
GF Value™: HK$3.02 vs. price of HK$2.71 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% below the Transportation median (#377 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00306 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Ltd is engaged in transportation businesses. The company's operating segment includes a Non-franchised Bus; Limousine; Franchised Bus and PLB; Mainland China Business and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Non-franchised bus segment. The Non-franchised bus segment includes the provision of non-franchised bus hire services in Hong Kong, cross-boundary passenger transportation services (other than limousine hire services) between Hong Kong and Mainland China, and other related services. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong and Macau; and Chinese Mainland.
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