Persistence Gold GroupHKSE:02489 -7.04%48 Pretax Margin % is 49.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 40.72. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02489 with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 839 Metals & Mining companies, Persistence Gold Group ranks better than 84.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persistence Gold Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02489'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.18 Med: 40.72 Max: 46.9
Current: 39.85
HKSE:02489's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.03% of 839
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.88
vs HKSE:02489: 39.85
Persistence Gold Group (HKSE:02489) 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.
Persistence Gold Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Persistence Gold Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Persistence Gold 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.
HKSE:02489 vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Persistence Gold 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.
Persistence Gold Group Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Persistence Gold Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persistence Gold 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.
Persistence Gold Group (HKSE:02489) has a Pretax Margin % of 49.04% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Persistence Gold Group and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 40.72. Over the past decade, Persistence Gold Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 35.18 to 46.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Persistence Gold Group ranks #134 out of 839 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Persistence Gold Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Persistence Gold Group's current Pretax Margin % of 49.04% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 40.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.18 to a high of 46.90. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.88. Persistence Gold Group's value of 49.04% is 904.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persistence Gold Group ranks #134 out of 839 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Persistence Gold Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persistence Gold Group's Pretax Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Persistence Gold Group ranks #134 out of 839 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Persistence Gold Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.88. Persistence Gold Group's value of 49.04% is 904.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Persistence Gold Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 35.18 to 46.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.72 vs. the industry median of 4.88, Persistence Gold 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 4.88, based on 839 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. Persistence Gold Group's current Pretax Margin % of 49.04% is 904.9% 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 Persistence Gold Group and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persistence Gold Group's current Pretax Margin % is 49.04%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 40.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persistence Gold Group stock overvalued right now?
Persistence Gold Group (HKSE:02489) has a current Pretax Margin % of 49.04%. The current Pretax Margin % is 49.04%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 40.72 and 904.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.88. Persistence Gold Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Persistence Gold Group (HKSE:02489), the current Pretax Margin % is 49.04% 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.
Persistence Gold Group Ltd is engaged in gold mining and related processing activities in China. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates the Songjiagou open-pit and underground gold mines in Shandong Province and focuses on the extraction, processing, and expansion of gold mining operations.
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