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China Unicom (Hong Kong)HKSE:00762 -0.09%85 Pretax Margin % is 5.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 5.37. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00762 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$7.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks worse than 58.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00762'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 5.37 Max: 6.49
Current: 4.83
HKSE:00762's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 58.08% of 365
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.65
vs HKSE:00762: 4.83
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00762) 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Unicom (Hong Kong) 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:00762 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'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 Unicom (Hong Kong) Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Unicom (Hong Kong)'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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00762) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.95% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 5.37. Over the past decade, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.29 to 6.49. According to the industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #212 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Pretax Margin % too high?
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Pretax Margin % of 5.95% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 5.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 6.49. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.65. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s value of 5.95% is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #212 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Unicom (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Pretax Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #212 out of 365 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places China Unicom (Hong Kong) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.65. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s value of 5.95% is 22.2% below this benchmark. Historically, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.29 to 6.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.37 vs. the industry median of 7.65, China Unicom (Hong Kong) 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.65, based on 365 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 Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Pretax Margin % of 5.95% is 22.2% 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 China Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Pretax Margin % is 5.95%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 5.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Unicom (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00762) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$7.63, compared to a current price of HK$5.81 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.95%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 5.37 and 22.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.65. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 China Unicom (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00762), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.95% 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 China Unicom (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00762) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$5.81 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$7.63.
GuruFocus considers China Unicom (Hong Kong) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00762:
Pretax Margin %: 5.95% (11% above median its 10-year median of 5.37)
GF Value™: HK$7.63 vs. price of HK$5.81 (23.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#212 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00762 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Unicom is the incumbent fixed-line operator in 10 northern Chinese provinces, as well as the third-largest wireless operator nationwide. As of June 2025, it had around 355 million billing wireless customers and over 125 million fixed-line subscribers. China Unicom also has a growing ICT business. We estimate it has the third largest internet data center business in China with 420,000 cabinets and its Cloud Service revenue is also showing strong growth. It has its own 4G network and shares the radio access function with China Telecom for its 5G network.
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