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Hospital of ChinaHKSE:03869 73 Pretax Margin % is -2.01% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03869 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 671 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Hospital of China ranks better than 77.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hospital of China's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:03869'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -109.17 Med: 8.9 Max: 47.6
Current: 12.61
HKSE:03869's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 77.05% of 671
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs HKSE:03869: 12.61
Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) 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.
Hospital of China Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hospital of China Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hospital of China'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:03869 vs HCA, THC, EHC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Hospital of China'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.
Hospital of China Pretax Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Hospital of China's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hospital of China'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.
Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) has a Pretax Margin % of -2.01% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hospital of China and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hospital of China ranks #154 out of 671 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Hospital of China's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hospital of China's current Pretax Margin % is -2.01%. Based on the distribution chart, Hospital of China ranks #154 out of 671 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hospital of China has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hospital of China's Pretax Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Hospital of China ranks #154 out of 671 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hospital of China in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.08. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.08, based on 671 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. 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 Hospital of China and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hospital of China's current Pretax Margin % is -2.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hospital of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.53, compared to a current price of HK$3.40 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -2.01%. Hospital of China's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Hospital of China (HKSE:03869), the current Pretax Margin % is -2.01% 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 Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hospital of China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$3.40 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.53.
GuruFocus considers Hospital of China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03869:
Pretax Margin %: -2.01%
GF Value™: HK$5.53 vs. price of HK$3.40 (38.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hospital Corporation of China Ltd is an investment holding company that operates and manages hospitals in the People's Republic of China. In addition to offering hospital management services, it also provides supply chain services, other ancillary services, and sells pharmaceutical products. The company has three operating segments, namely, Hospital management services, General hospital services, and the sale of pharmaceutical products. The General Hospital services segment is the primary revenue generator for the company. All the company's revenue is generates from PRC.
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