Hunan Corun New Energy CoSHSE:600478 -0.99%61 Pretax Margin % is 4.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 267% above its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600478 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,025 Industrial Products companies, Hunan Corun New Energy Co ranks worse than 68.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600478'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.07 Med: 1.36 Max: 6.66
Current: 1.96
SHSE:600478's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 68.33% of 3025
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs SHSE:600478: 1.96
Hunan Corun New Energy Co (SHSE:600478) 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.
Hunan Corun New Energy Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hunan Corun New Energy Co 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.
SHSE:600478 vs VRT, BE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hunan Corun New Energy 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.
Hunan Corun New Energy Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hunan Corun New Energy 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.
Hunan Corun New Energy Co (SHSE:600478) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.99% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hunan Corun New Energy Co and its competitors. This is 267% above median its historical median of 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Hunan Corun New Energy Co ranks #2067 out of 3025 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hunan Corun New Energy Co's current Pretax Margin % of 4.99% is 267% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's value of 4.99% is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hunan Corun New Energy Co ranks #2067 out of 3025 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hunan Corun New Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hunan Corun New Energy Co's Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hunan Corun New Energy Co ranks #2067 out of 3025 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hunan Corun New Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's value of 4.99% is 14.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 5.82, Hunan Corun New Energy Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.82, based on 3,025 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. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's current Pretax Margin % of 4.99% is 14.3% 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 Hunan Corun New Energy Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's current Pretax Margin % is 4.99%, which is 267% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hunan Corun New Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunan Corun New Energy Co (SHSE:600478) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.79, compared to a current price of ¥5.02 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.99%, which is 267% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 14.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. Hunan Corun New Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Hunan Corun New Energy Co (SHSE:600478), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.99% 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 Hunan Corun New Energy Co (SHSE:600478) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunan Corun New Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.02 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.79.
GuruFocus considers Hunan Corun New Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600478:
Pretax Margin %: 4.99% (267% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: ¥6.79 vs. price of ¥5.02 (26.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% below the Industrial Products median (#2067 of 3025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hunan Corun New Energy Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of energy storage materials, batteries, electric vehicle battery power pack and its extension products. Its key products include nickel products, power batteries, consumer batteries, and hybrid power assembly systems.
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