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The historical rank and industry rank for Shanxi Coking Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600740'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15 Med: 7.97 Max: 21.31
Current: 2.25
SHSE:600740's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 53.27% of 612
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.69
vs SHSE:600740: 2.25
Shanxi Coking Co (SHSE:600740) 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.
Shanxi Coking Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shanxi Coking Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanxi Coking 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.
SHSE:600740 vs HCC, AMR, SXC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Shanxi Coking 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.
Shanxi Coking Co Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shanxi Coking Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanxi Coking 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.
Shanxi Coking Co (SHSE:600740) has a Pretax Margin % of -1.11% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shanxi Coking Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Shanxi Coking Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.15 to 21.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanxi Coking Co ranks #326 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Shanxi Coking Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Shanxi Coking Co's current Pretax Margin % is -1.11%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 21.31. Based on the distribution chart, Shanxi Coking Co ranks #326 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanxi Coking Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanxi Coking Co's Pretax Margin % compare to HCC and AMR?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shanxi Coking Co ranks #326 out of 612 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Shanxi Coking Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.69. Historically, Shanxi Coking Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.15 to 21.31 over the past decade. 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.69, based on 612 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 Shanxi Coking Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanxi Coking Co's current Pretax Margin % is -1.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanxi Coking Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanxi Coking Co (SHSE:600740) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.97, compared to a current price of ¥3.61 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -1.11%. Shanxi Coking Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Shanxi Coking Co (SHSE:600740), the current Pretax Margin % is -1.11% 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 Shanxi Coking Co (SHSE:600740) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanxi Coking Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.61 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.97.
GuruFocus considers Shanxi Coking Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600740:
Pretax Margin %: -1.11%
GF Value™: ¥2.97 vs. price of ¥3.61 (21.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600740 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanxi Coking Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the business of coal washing, coking production, coal tar and crude benzene processing, methanol production, electronic technology, chemical design, construction and installation, logistics trade, and property services.
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