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Anhui Expressway CoSHSE:600012 +0.95%75 Pretax Margin % is 47.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 45.10. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600012 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,761 Construction companies, Anhui Expressway Co ranks better than 97.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Anhui Expressway Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600012'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.03 Med: 45.1 Max: 54.05
Current: 47.67
SHSE:600012's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.96% of 1761
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs SHSE:600012: 47.67
Anhui Expressway Co (SHSE:600012) 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.
Anhui Expressway Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Anhui Expressway Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anhui Expressway Co'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.
Anhui Expressway Co Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Anhui Expressway Co'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.
Anhui Expressway Co Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Anhui Expressway Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anhui Expressway Co'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.
Anhui Expressway Co (SHSE:600012) has a Pretax Margin % of 47.54% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Anhui Expressway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.10. Over the past decade, Anhui Expressway Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 33.03 to 54.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Anhui Expressway Co ranks #36 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Anhui Expressway Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Anhui Expressway Co's current Pretax Margin % of 47.54% is near median its 10-year median of 45.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.03 to a high of 54.05. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Anhui Expressway Co's value of 47.54% is 769.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anhui Expressway Co ranks #36 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Anhui Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anhui Expressway Co's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Anhui Expressway Co ranks #36 out of 1761 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Anhui Expressway Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. Anhui Expressway Co's value of 47.54% is 769.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Anhui Expressway Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 33.03 to 54.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.10 vs. the industry median of 5.47, Anhui Expressway Co 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 a Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.47, based on 1,761 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. Anhui Expressway Co's current Pretax Margin % of 47.54% is 769.1% 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 Anhui Expressway Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anhui Expressway Co's current Pretax Margin % is 47.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anhui Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anhui Expressway Co (SHSE:600012) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.28, compared to a current price of ¥16.96 — trading 50.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 47.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.10 and 769.1% above the Construction industry median of 5.47. Anhui Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Anhui Expressway Co (SHSE:600012), the current Pretax Margin % is 47.54% 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 Anhui Expressway Co (SHSE:600012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anhui Expressway Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.96 is trading 50.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.28.
GuruFocus considers Anhui Expressway Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600012:
Pretax Margin %: 47.54% (near median its 10-year median of 45.10)
GF Value™: ¥11.28 vs. price of ¥16.96 (50.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 769.1% above the Construction median (#36 of 1761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anhui Expressway Co Ltd is engaged in the investment, construction, operation, and management of toll roads within Anhui province. The company acquires operating expressway assets through various means such as investment and construction, acquisition, or cooperative operation. The company provides toll service for vehicles, collects vehicles' tolls according to the charging standard, maintains repairs, and carries out safety maintenance for the operating expressways. All of the company's external revenue is derived from customers based in Mainland China.
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