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Lingbao Gold Group CoHKSE:03330 -5.69%79 Pretax Margin % is 22.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 757% above its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03330 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Metals & Mining companies, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks better than 67.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lingbao Gold Group Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:03330'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.65 Med: 2.61 Max: 15.83
Current: 15.83
HKSE:03330's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.3% of 844
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.84
vs HKSE:03330: 15.83
Lingbao Gold Group Co (HKSE:03330) 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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lingbao Gold Group Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lingbao Gold Group 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.
For the Gold subindustry, Lingbao Gold Group 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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lingbao Gold Group Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lingbao Gold Group 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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co (HKSE:03330) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.38% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lingbao Gold Group Co and its competitors. This is 757% above median its historical median of 2.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #276 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Lingbao Gold Group Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Pretax Margin % of 22.38% is 757% above median its 10-year median of 2.61. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.84. Lingbao Gold Group Co's value of 22.38% is 362.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #276 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lingbao Gold Group Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lingbao Gold Group Co's Pretax Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #276 out of 844 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Lingbao Gold Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.84. Lingbao Gold Group Co's value of 22.38% is 362.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 4.84, Lingbao Gold Group 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.84, based on 844 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. Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Pretax Margin % of 22.38% is 362.4% 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lingbao Gold Group Co's current Pretax Margin % is 22.38%, which is 757% above median its own 10-year median of 2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lingbao Gold Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingbao Gold Group Co (HKSE:03330) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.60, compared to a current price of HK$15.24 — trading 231.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.38%, which is 757% above median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 362.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.84. Lingbao Gold Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co (HKSE:03330), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.38% 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co (HKSE:03330) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingbao Gold Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$15.24 is trading 231.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.60.
GuruFocus considers Lingbao Gold Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03330:
Pretax Margin %: 22.38% (757% above median its 10-year median of 2.61)
GF Value™: HK$4.60 vs. price of HK$15.24 (231.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 362.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#276 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03330 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lingbao Gold Group Co Ltd is engaged in the mining, processing, smelting, and selling of gold and other metallic products in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The company operates in four segments: Mining in PRC, Mining in KR (Kyrgyz Republic), Smelting, and Retailing. The vast majority of its revenue comes from the smelting segment, which includes gold and other metal smelting and refinery operations in the PRC. The company generates revenue from selling Gold bullion, Silver, Copper products, Sulphuric acid, and Gold concentrates, and others.
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