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ELL Environmental HoldingsHKSE:01395 -1.47%56 Pretax Margin % is 21.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 346% above its 10-year median of 4.79. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01395 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Waste Management companies, ELL Environmental Holdings ranks better than 83.19% on this metric.
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.
ELL Environmental Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ELL Environmental 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:01395 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, ELL Environmental 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.
ELL Environmental Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, ELL Environmental Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ELL Environmental 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.
ELL Environmental Holdings (HKSE:01395) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.34% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ELL Environmental Holdings and its competitors. This is 346% above median its historical median of 4.79. According to the industry distribution chart, ELL Environmental Holdings ranks #40 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is ELL Environmental Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
ELL Environmental Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 21.34% is 346% above median its 10-year median of 4.79. The Waste Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.66. ELL Environmental Holdings' value of 21.34% is 277% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ELL Environmental Holdings ranks #40 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ELL Environmental Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ELL Environmental Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, ELL Environmental Holdings ranks #40 out of 238 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places ELL Environmental Holdings in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.66. ELL Environmental Holdings' value of 21.34% is 277% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.79 vs. the industry median of 5.66, ELL Environmental Holdings 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 Waste Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Waste Management companies is 5.66, based on 238 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. ELL Environmental Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 21.34% is 277% 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 ELL Environmental Holdings and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ELL Environmental Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 21.34%, which is 346% above median its own 10-year median of 4.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ELL Environmental Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELL Environmental Holdings (HKSE:01395) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.15, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.34%, which is 346% above median its 10-year median of 4.79 and 277% above the Waste Management industry median of 5.66. ELL Environmental Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 ELL Environmental Holdings (HKSE:01395), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.34% as of Dec. 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 ELL Environmental Holdings (HKSE:01395) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELL Environmental Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.15.
GuruFocus considers ELL Environmental Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01395:
Pretax Margin %: 21.34% (346% above median its 10-year median of 4.79)
GF Value™: HK$0.15 vs. price of HK$0.13 (10.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 277% above the Waste Management median (#40 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01395 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AddressNorth of Huimin Road, Rugao Hengfa Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility, Rugao Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jiangsu, Nantong, CHN
ELL Environmental Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company principally engaged in the construction and operation of wastewater treatment facilities, construction and operation of biomass power plants, sales of wood pellets and provision of information technology services. Its businesses are mainly operated under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, including the design of wastewater treatment facilities, through the procurement of suitable equipment and materials, the supervision of the construction, as well as the ongoing operation and maintenance of the facilities throughout the long term. Its business mainly covers the treatment of municipal, industrial, and heavy metal wastewater. Its geographical segments are Hong Kong, Indonesia, and PRC, of which PRC derives maximum revenue.
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