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Luz Del SurALIM:LUSURC1 54 Pretax Margin % is 21.93% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 22.82. GuruFocus rates LIM:LUSURC1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.16.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Luz Del SurA ranks better than 78.96% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Luz Del SurA's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S/.1,024 Mil. Luz Del SurA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S/.4,669 Mil. Therefore, Luz Del SurA's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Luz Del SurA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:LUSURC1'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.92 Med: 22.82 Max: 25.41
Current: 21.93
LIM:LUSURC1's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.96% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 11.88
vs LIM:LUSURC1: 21.93
Luz Del SurA (LIM:LUSURC1) 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.
Luz Del SurA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Luz Del SurA Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Luz Del SurA'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.
LIM:LUSURC1 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Luz Del SurA'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.
Luz Del SurA Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Luz Del SurA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Luz Del SurA'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.
Luz Del SurA (LIM:LUSURC1) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.93% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Luz Del SurA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.82. Over the past decade, Luz Del SurA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.92 to 25.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Luz Del SurA ranks #105 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Luz Del SurA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Luz Del SurA's current Pretax Margin % of 21.93% is near median its 10-year median of 22.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.92 to a high of 25.41. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.88. Luz Del SurA's value of 21.93% is 84.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luz Del SurA ranks #105 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Luz Del SurA has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luz Del SurA's Pretax Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Luz Del SurA ranks #105 out of 499 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Luz Del SurA in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.88. Luz Del SurA's value of 21.93% is 84.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Luz Del SurA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.92 to 25.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.82 vs. the industry median of 11.88, Luz Del SurA 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 - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 11.88, 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. Luz Del SurA's current Pretax Margin % of 21.93% is 84.6% 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 Luz Del SurA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luz Del SurA's current Pretax Margin % is 21.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luz Del SurA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luz Del SurA (LIM:LUSURC1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.16.90, compared to a current price of S/.13.15 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.82 and 84.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.88. Luz Del SurA's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Luz Del SurA (LIM:LUSURC1), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.93% 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 Luz Del SurA (LIM:LUSURC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luz Del SurA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.13.15 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.16.90.
GuruFocus considers Luz Del SurA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:LUSURC1:
Pretax Margin %: 21.93% (near median its 10-year median of 22.82)
GF Value™: S/.16.90 vs. price of S/.13.15 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#105 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:LUSURC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luz Del Sur SAA is a Peru-based electric power distribution company which provides service to approximately 900 thousand clients. The company also provides other services such as maintenance of internal installations and electrical networks, as well as energy diagnoses. It also focuses on expansion and improvement of the electrical grid, construction of transmission and distribution substations, and purchase of machinery and equipment.
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