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PN Smart EnergyPN 18 Pretax Margin % is -7.03% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates PN with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, PN Smart Energy ranks worse than 67.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PN Smart Energy's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.44 Med: 5.04 Max: 7.66
Current: -3.44
PN's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 67.84% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.07
vs PN: -3.44
PN Smart Energy (NAS:PN) 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.
PN Smart Energy Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PN Smart Energy Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PN Smart Energy'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.
PN vs SPRU, ASTI, FTCI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, PN Smart Energy'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.
PN Smart Energy Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, PN Smart Energy's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PN Smart Energy'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.
PN Smart Energy (PN) has a Pretax Margin % of -7.03% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PN Smart Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PN Smart Energy ranks #694 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is PN Smart Energy's Pretax Margin % too high?
PN Smart Energy's current Pretax Margin % is -7.03%. Based on the distribution chart, PN Smart Energy ranks #694 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PN Smart Energy has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PN Smart Energy's Pretax Margin % compare to SPRU and ASTI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, PN Smart Energy ranks #694 out of 1023 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places PN Smart Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.07, based on 1,023 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. 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 PN Smart Energy and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PN Smart Energy's current Pretax Margin % is -7.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PN Smart Energy stock overvalued right now?
PN Smart Energy (PN) has a current Pretax Margin % of -7.03%. The current Pretax Margin % is -7.03%. PN Smart Energy's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 PN Smart Energy (PN), the current Pretax Margin % is -7.03% as of Sep. 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.
PN Smart Energy Ltd is a solar photovoltaic (PV) product provider focused on manufacturing and selling solar cables and connectors. The company operates as an independent power provider (IPP) focused on the development of clean power stations, critical energy materials, and intelligent energy infrastructure. Through its PNTECH brand, the company also manufactures photovoltaic cables and connectors, serving customers across various countries and regions.
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