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JiaXing Gas Group CoHKSE:09908 +2.11%80 Pretax Margin % is 5.72% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 7.66. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09908 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$7.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, JiaXing Gas Group Co ranks worse than 69.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for JiaXing Gas Group Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:09908'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.95 Med: 7.66 Max: 9.85
Current: 6.31
HKSE:09908's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 69.54% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 11.81
vs HKSE:09908: 6.31
JiaXing Gas Group Co (HKSE:09908) 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.
JiaXing Gas Group Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
JiaXing Gas Group Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JiaXing Gas 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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, JiaXing Gas 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.
JiaXing Gas Group Co Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, JiaXing Gas Group Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JiaXing Gas 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.
JiaXing Gas Group Co (HKSE:09908) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.72% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on JiaXing Gas Group Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 7.66. Over the past decade, JiaXing Gas Group Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.95 to 9.85. According to the industry distribution chart, JiaXing Gas Group Co ranks #347 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is JiaXing Gas Group Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
JiaXing Gas Group Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.72% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 7.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 9.85. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.81. JiaXing Gas Group Co's value of 5.72% is 51.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JiaXing Gas Group Co ranks #347 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JiaXing Gas Group Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JiaXing Gas Group Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, JiaXing Gas Group Co ranks #347 out of 499 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places JiaXing Gas Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.81. JiaXing Gas Group Co's value of 5.72% is 51.6% below this benchmark. Historically, JiaXing Gas Group Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.95 to 9.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.66 vs. the industry median of 11.81, JiaXing Gas Group Co 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 11.81, based on 499 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. JiaXing Gas Group Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.72% is 51.6% 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 JiaXing Gas Group Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 11.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JiaXing Gas Group Co's current Pretax Margin % is 5.72%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 7.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JiaXing Gas Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JiaXing Gas Group Co (HKSE:09908) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$7.24, compared to a current price of HK$8.48 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.72%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 7.66 and 51.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.81. JiaXing Gas Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 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 JiaXing Gas Group Co (HKSE:09908), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.72% 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 JiaXing Gas Group Co (HKSE:09908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JiaXing Gas Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$8.48 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$7.24.
GuruFocus considers JiaXing Gas Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09908:
Pretax Margin %: 5.72% (25% below median its 10-year median of 7.66)
GF Value™: HK$7.24 vs. price of HK$8.48 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#347 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JiaXing Gas Group Co Ltd is engaged in the sale of gas, mainly piped natural gas(PNG) (under the concessions), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Jiaxing; (ii) provision of construction and installation services; and (iii) other activities, including provision of natural gas transportation services, sale of vapour and construction materials, and leasing of properties, etc. Geographically, the company generates all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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