Helio Energy JSCHSTC:HIO -1.27%63 Pretax Margin % is 214.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1651% above its 10-year median of 12.28. GuruFocus rates HSTC:HIO with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫9,391.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Helio Energy JSC ranks better than 94.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Helio Energy JSC's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:HIO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.31 Med: 12.28 Max: 79.22
Current: 79.22
HSTC:HIO's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 94.31% of 422
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 8.655
vs HSTC:HIO: 79.22
Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO) 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.
Helio Energy JSC Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Helio Energy JSC Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helio Energy JSC'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.
Helio Energy JSC Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Helio Energy JSC'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.
Helio Energy JSC Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Helio Energy JSC's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helio Energy JSC'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.
Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO) has a Pretax Margin % of 214.98% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Helio Energy JSC and its competitors. This is 1651% above median its historical median of 12.28. Over the past decade, Helio Energy JSC's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.31 to 79.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Helio Energy JSC ranks #24 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Helio Energy JSC's Pretax Margin % too high?
Helio Energy JSC's current Pretax Margin % of 214.98% is 1651% above median its 10-year median of 12.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.31 to a high of 79.22. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Helio Energy JSC's value of 214.98% is 2383.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helio Energy JSC ranks #24 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helio Energy JSC has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helio Energy JSC's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Helio Energy JSC ranks #24 out of 422 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Helio Energy JSC in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Helio Energy JSC's value of 214.98% is 2383.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Helio Energy JSC's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.31 to 79.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.28 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Helio Energy JSC 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.66, based on 422 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. Helio Energy JSC's current Pretax Margin % of 214.98% is 2383.9% 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 Helio Energy JSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helio Energy JSC's current Pretax Margin % is 214.98%, which is 1651% above median its own 10-year median of 12.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helio Energy JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫9,391.00, compared to a current price of ₫7,800.00 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 214.98%, which is 1651% above median its 10-year median of 12.28 and 2383.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.66. Helio Energy JSC's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO), the current Pretax Margin % is 214.98% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helio Energy JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫7,800.00 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫9,391.00.
GuruFocus considers Helio Energy JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:HIO:
Pretax Margin %: 214.98% (1651% above median its 10-year median of 12.28)
GF Value™: ₫9,391.00 vs. price of ₫7,800.00 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2383.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#24 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:HIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helio Energy JSC is a company whose main business is renewable energy. It is involved in many projects, such as Rooftop solar power projects in Binh Thuan province, Rooftop solar power projects in Dong Nai province, and Rooftop solar power projects in Dong Nai province.
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