Zhongyu Energy HoldingsHKSE:03633 -4.10%71 Pretax Margin % is 2.94% as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 8.66. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03633 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Utilities - Regulated companies, Zhongyu Energy Holdings ranks worse than 75.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zhongyu Energy Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:03633'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33 Med: 8.66 Max: 16.83
Current: 4.6
HKSE:03633's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 75.94% of 503
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.07
vs HKSE:03633: 4.60
Zhongyu Energy Holdings (HKSE:03633) 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.
Zhongyu Energy Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Zhongyu Energy 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Zhongyu Energy 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.
Zhongyu Energy Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Zhongyu Energy Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhongyu Energy 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.
Zhongyu Energy Holdings (HKSE:03633) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.94% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Zhongyu Energy Holdings and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 8.66. Over the past decade, Zhongyu Energy Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 16.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhongyu Energy Holdings ranks #382 out of 503 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Zhongyu Energy Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Zhongyu Energy Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 2.94% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 8.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 16.83. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. Zhongyu Energy Holdings' value of 2.94% is 75.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhongyu Energy Holdings ranks #382 out of 503 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zhongyu Energy Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhongyu Energy Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Zhongyu Energy Holdings ranks #382 out of 503 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Zhongyu Energy Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. Zhongyu Energy Holdings' value of 2.94% is 75.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Zhongyu Energy Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 16.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.66 vs. the industry median of 12.07, Zhongyu Energy Holdings has consistently been below 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 - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.07, based on 503 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. Zhongyu Energy Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 2.94% is 75.6% below 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 Zhongyu Energy Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhongyu Energy Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 2.94%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 8.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhongyu Energy Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongyu Energy Holdings (HKSE:03633) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.26, compared to a current price of HK$2.57 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.94%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 8.66 and 75.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.07. Zhongyu Energy Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Zhongyu Energy Holdings (HKSE:03633), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.94% 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 Zhongyu Energy Holdings (HKSE:03633) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongyu Energy Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.57 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.26.
GuruFocus considers Zhongyu Energy Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03633:
Pretax Margin %: 2.94% (66% below median its 10-year median of 8.66)
GF Value™: HK$4.26 vs. price of HK$2.57 (39.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#382 of 503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03633 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhongyu Energy Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company that is mainly engaged in the sales of piped gas. Its business segments include sales of gas, gas pipeline construction, value-added services (including sales of stoves and provision of other related services); operation of CNG/LNG vehicle filling stations; and smart energy. The majority of revenue is derived from the sale of gas segment. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from PRC.
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