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China Hongguang HoldingsHKSE:08646 -1.92%48 Pretax Margin % is 20.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 18.88. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08646 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,762 Construction companies, China Hongguang Holdings ranks better than 94.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Hongguang Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08646'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.35 Med: 18.88 Max: 27.1
Current: 27.05
HKSE:08646's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 94.89% of 1762
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs HKSE:08646: 27.05
China Hongguang Holdings (HKSE:08646) 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.
China Hongguang Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Hongguang 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.
HKSE:08646 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, China Hongguang 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.
China Hongguang Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Hongguang Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Hongguang 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.
China Hongguang Holdings (HKSE:08646) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.15% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Hongguang Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.88. Over the past decade, China Hongguang Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.35 to 27.10. According to the industry distribution chart, China Hongguang Holdings ranks #90 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is China Hongguang Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
China Hongguang Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 20.15% is near median its 10-year median of 18.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.35 to a high of 27.10. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. China Hongguang Holdings' value of 20.15% is 268.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Hongguang Holdings ranks #90 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Hongguang Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Hongguang Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Hongguang Holdings ranks #90 out of 1762 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places China Hongguang Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. China Hongguang Holdings' value of 20.15% is 268.4% above this benchmark. Historically, China Hongguang Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.35 to 27.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.88 vs. the industry median of 5.47, China Hongguang Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.47, based on 1,762 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. China Hongguang Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 20.15% is 268.4% 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 China Hongguang Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Hongguang Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 20.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Hongguang Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Hongguang Holdings (HKSE:08646) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.18, compared to a current price of HK$0.20 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.88 and 268.4% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. China Hongguang Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 China Hongguang Holdings (HKSE:08646), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.15% 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 China Hongguang Holdings (HKSE:08646) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Hongguang Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.20 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.18.
GuruFocus considers China Hongguang Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08646:
Pretax Margin %: 20.15% (near median its 10-year median of 18.88)
GF Value™: HK$0.18 vs. price of HK$0.20 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 268.4% above the Construction median (#90 of 1762)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08646 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Hongguang Holdings Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of glass products in the People's Republic of China. The Group operates in Southern China and, leveraging its technological advancements, particularly in coating technologies, has been actively transforming its business. Its coated glass products, including ITO conductive glass manufactured through fully automated magnetron sputtering production lines, are increasingly applied in the broader optoelectronic sector, such as mobile consumer electronics, display technologies, optical lenses, and automotive applications. The Group generates revenue from the PRC.
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