EDP-Energias De PortugalLTS:0OF7 +0.50%72 Pretax Margin % is 15.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 9.37. GuruFocus rates LTS:0OF7 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, EDP-Energias De Portugal ranks worse than 50.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for EDP-Energias De Portugal's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0OF7'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.81 Med: 9.37 Max: 12.6
Current: 12.06
LTS:0OF7's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 50.5% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.12
vs LTS:0OF7: 12.06
EDP-Energias De Portugal (LTS:0OF7) 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.
EDP-Energias De Portugal Pretax Margin % Related Terms
EDP-Energias De Portugal 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, EDP-Energias De Portugal'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.
EDP-Energias De Portugal Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, EDP-Energias De Portugal's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EDP-Energias De Portugal'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.
EDP-Energias De Portugal (LTS:0OF7) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.29% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on EDP-Energias De Portugal and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 9.37. Over the past decade, EDP-Energias De Portugal's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.81 to 12.60. According to the industry distribution chart, EDP-Energias De Portugal ranks #253 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is EDP-Energias De Portugal's Pretax Margin % too high?
EDP-Energias De Portugal's current Pretax Margin % of 15.29% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 9.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.81 to a high of 12.60. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. EDP-Energias De Portugal's value of 15.29% is 26.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EDP-Energias De Portugal ranks #253 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EDP-Energias De Portugal has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EDP-Energias De Portugal's Pretax Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, EDP-Energias De Portugal ranks #253 out of 501 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places EDP-Energias De Portugal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.12. EDP-Energias De Portugal's value of 15.29% is 26.2% above this benchmark. Historically, EDP-Energias De Portugal's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.81 to 12.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.37 vs. the industry median of 12.12, EDP-Energias De Portugal 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 12.12, based on 501 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. EDP-Energias De Portugal's current Pretax Margin % of 15.29% is 26.2% 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 EDP-Energias De Portugal and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EDP-Energias De Portugal's current Pretax Margin % is 15.29%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 9.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EDP-Energias De Portugal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EDP-Energias De Portugal (LTS:0OF7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.79, compared to a current price of €4.50 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.29%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 9.37 and 26.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.12. EDP-Energias De Portugal's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 EDP-Energias De Portugal (LTS:0OF7), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.29% 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 EDP-Energias De Portugal (LTS:0OF7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EDP-Energias De Portugal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.50 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.79.
GuruFocus considers EDP-Energias De Portugal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0OF7:
Pretax Margin %: 15.29% (63% above median its 10-year median of 9.37)
GF Value™: €3.79 vs. price of €4.50 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#253 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0OF7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EDP is a vertically integrated utility company and is the largest generator, supplier, and distributor of electricity in Portugal. In addition to Portugal, EDP has sizable operations in Spain, Brazil, and the US. EDP owns 71% of EDP Renovaveis, the fourth-largest wind power owner/operator in the world. EDP delisted Energias do Brasil in August 2023 after buying out the 46% minorities.
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