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SL Gemini Energy CoHKSE:02481 +1.19%83 Pretax Margin % is 18.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 19.16. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02481 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, SL Gemini Energy Co ranks better than 75.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SL Gemini Energy Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02481'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.91 Med: 19.16 Max: 22.61
Current: 22.59
HKSE:02481's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.35% of 426
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 8.425
vs HKSE:02481: 22.59
SL Gemini Energy Co (HKSE:02481) 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.
SL Gemini Energy Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SL Gemini Energy Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SL Gemini Energy Co'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.
HKSE:02481 vs CEG, VST, NRG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, SL Gemini Energy 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.
SL Gemini Energy Co Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, SL Gemini Energy Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SL Gemini Energy 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.
SL Gemini Energy Co (HKSE:02481) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.74% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SL Gemini Energy Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.16. Over the past decade, SL Gemini Energy Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.91 to 22.61. According to the industry distribution chart, SL Gemini Energy Co ranks #105 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is SL Gemini Energy Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
SL Gemini Energy Co's current Pretax Margin % of 18.74% is near median its 10-year median of 19.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.91 to a high of 22.61. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.43. SL Gemini Energy Co's value of 18.74% is 122.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SL Gemini Energy Co ranks #105 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SL Gemini Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SL Gemini Energy Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, SL Gemini Energy Co ranks #105 out of 426 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places SL Gemini Energy Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.43. SL Gemini Energy Co's value of 18.74% is 122.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SL Gemini Energy Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.91 to 22.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.16 vs. the industry median of 8.43, SL Gemini Energy 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.43, based on 426 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. SL Gemini Energy Co's current Pretax Margin % of 18.74% is 122.4% 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 SL Gemini Energy Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SL Gemini Energy Co's current Pretax Margin % is 18.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SL Gemini Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SL Gemini Energy Co (HKSE:02481) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.50, compared to a current price of HK$2.55 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.16 and 122.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.43. SL Gemini Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 SL Gemini Energy Co (HKSE:02481), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.74% 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 SL Gemini Energy Co (HKSE:02481) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SL Gemini Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.55 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.50.
GuruFocus considers SL Gemini Energy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02481:
Pretax Margin %: 18.74% (near median its 10-year median of 19.16)
GF Value™: HK$2.50 vs. price of HK$2.55 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 122.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#105 of 426)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02481 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SL Gemini Energy Co Ltd is engaged in clean energy and combined energy heating in China. Its activities include clean energy heating projects involving renewable and new energy sources, as well as technologies such as combined heat and power, waste heat recovery, and geothermal heating. The company develops and applies integrated energy and heating technologies across multiple regions in China.
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