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China Graphite GroupHKSE:02237 54 Pretax Margin % is 16.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 25.64. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02237 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 845 Metals & Mining companies, China Graphite Group ranks worse than 53.73% on this metric.
China Graphite Group (HKSE:02237) 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 Graphite Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Graphite Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Graphite Group'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.
China Graphite Group Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, China Graphite Group'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 Graphite Group Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Graphite Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Graphite Group'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 Graphite Group (HKSE:02237) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.11% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Graphite Group and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 25.64. According to the industry distribution chart, China Graphite Group ranks #454 out of 845 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is China Graphite Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
China Graphite Group's current Pretax Margin % of 16.11% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 25.64. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. China Graphite Group's value of 16.11% is 171.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Graphite Group ranks #454 out of 845 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Graphite Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Graphite Group's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, China Graphite Group ranks #454 out of 845 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places China Graphite Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. China Graphite Group's value of 16.11% is 171.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.64 vs. the industry median of 5.94, China Graphite Group 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 5.94, based on 845 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 Graphite Group's current Pretax Margin % of 16.11% is 171.2% 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 China Graphite Group and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Graphite Group's current Pretax Margin % is 16.11%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 25.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Graphite Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Graphite Group (HKSE:02237) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.33, compared to a current price of HK$0.21 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.11%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 25.64 and 171.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.94. China Graphite Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Graphite Group (HKSE:02237), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.11% 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 China Graphite Group (HKSE:02237) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Graphite Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.21 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.33.
GuruFocus considers China Graphite Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02237:
Pretax Margin %: 16.11% (37% below median its 10-year median of 25.64)
GF Value™: HK$0.33 vs. price of HK$0.21 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 171.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#454 of 845)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Graphite Group Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of graphite products, focusing on the production and sale of flake graphite concentrate and spherical graphite in the PRC. The company operates through reportable segments comprising the sale of flake graphite concentrate, which generates the majority of its revenue, and the sale of spherical graphite and its by-products, along with unprocessed marble.
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