Metallurgical of ChinaMLLUY 65 Pretax Margin % is 2.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates MLLUY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, Metallurgical of China ranks worse than 71.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metallurgical of China's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MLLUY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 2.85 Max: 3.68
Current: 1.12
MLLUY's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 71.71% of 1757
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs MLLUY: 1.12
Metallurgical of China (OTCPK:MLLUY) 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.
Metallurgical of China Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Metallurgical of China Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metallurgical of China'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.
MLLUY vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Metallurgical of China'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.
Metallurgical of China Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Metallurgical of China's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metallurgical of China'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.
Metallurgical of China (MLLUY) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.57% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Metallurgical of China and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 2.85. Over the past decade, Metallurgical of China's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.10 to 3.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #1260 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Metallurgical of China's Pretax Margin % too high?
Metallurgical of China's current Pretax Margin % of 2.57% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 3.68. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Metallurgical of China's value of 2.57% is 53.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #1260 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metallurgical of China has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metallurgical of China's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Metallurgical of China ranks #1260 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Metallurgical of China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Metallurgical of China's value of 2.57% is 53.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Metallurgical of China's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.10 to 3.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Metallurgical of China 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 a Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.50, based on 1,757 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. Metallurgical of China's current Pretax Margin % of 2.57% is 53.3% 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 Metallurgical of China and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metallurgical of China's current Pretax Margin % is 2.57%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metallurgical of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallurgical of China (MLLUY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.51, compared to a current price of $3.56 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.57%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 53.3% below the Construction industry median of 5.50. Metallurgical of China's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Metallurgical of China (MLLUY), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.57% 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 Metallurgical of China (MLLUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallurgical of China stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.56 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.51.
GuruFocus considers Metallurgical of China to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MLLUY:
Pretax Margin %: 2.57% (10% below median its 10-year median of 2.85)
GF Value™: $3.51 vs. price of $3.56 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.3% below the Construction median (#1260 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLLUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metallurgical Corp of China Ltd is a metallurgical engineering and construction group operating mainly in China. Its core activities include providing engineering, construction, and operational services for the iron and steel and non-ferrous metallurgy projects. The Group is also engaged in industrial construction across sectors such as electronics, precision manufacturing, light industry, petrochemicals, and power engineering, among others. Additionally, it undertakes capital construction projects, delivering full life-cycle services for urban renewal, residential, commercial, and office developments, infrastructure construction, and smart city development. The Group's reporting business segments are: Engineering Contracting, which generates the maximum revenue, and Featured Businesses.
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