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The historical rank and industry rank for Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600559'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.58 Med: 12.49 Max: 20.09
Current: 14.17
SHSE:600559's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 69.86% of 209
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 6.19
vs SHSE:600559: 14.17
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co (SHSE:600559) 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.
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor 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.
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co Pretax Margin % Chart
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor 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.
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co Pretax Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor 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.
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co (SHSE:600559) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.31% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 12.49. Over the past decade, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.58 to 20.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co ranks #63 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's current Pretax Margin % of 18.31% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 12.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.58 to a high of 20.09. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.19. Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's value of 18.31% is 195.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co ranks #63 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's Pretax Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co ranks #63 out of 209 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.19. Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's value of 18.31% is 195.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.58 to 20.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.49 vs. the industry median of 6.19, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 6.19, based on 209 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. Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's current Pretax Margin % of 18.31% is 195.8% 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 Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's current Pretax Margin % is 18.31%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 12.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co (SHSE:600559) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.83, compared to a current price of ¥11.70 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.31%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 12.49 and 195.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 6.19. Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co (SHSE:600559), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.31% 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 Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co (SHSE:600559) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥11.70 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.83.
GuruFocus considers Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600559:
Pretax Margin %: 18.31% (47% above median its 10-year median of 12.49)
GF Value™: ¥14.83 vs. price of ¥11.70 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 195.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#63 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600559 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co Business Description
Hebei Hengshui Laobaigan Liquor Co Ltd is engaged in the brewing industry. It is a manufacturer in the white liquor industry in China. The company's products include Hengshui old white and Eighteen White Square and 67 degrees.
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