The historical rank and industry rank for Eastern Communications Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600776'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.18 Med: 5.64 Max: 18.12
Current: 18.12
SHSE:600776's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.79% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.59
vs SHSE:600776: 18.12
Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) 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.
Eastern Communications Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Eastern Communications 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:600776 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Eastern Communications 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.
Eastern Communications Co Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Eastern Communications Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern Communications 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.
Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.33% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Eastern Communications Co and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 5.64. Over the past decade, Eastern Communications Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.18 to 18.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Communications Co ranks #277 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Eastern Communications Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Eastern Communications Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.33% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 5.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.18 to a high of 18.12. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Eastern Communications Co's value of 8.33% is 132% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Communications Co ranks #277 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eastern Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Communications Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Eastern Communications Co ranks #277 out of 2471 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Eastern Communications Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Eastern Communications Co's value of 8.33% is 132% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern Communications Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.18 to 18.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 3.59, Eastern Communications 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.59, based on 2,471 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. Eastern Communications Co's current Pretax Margin % of 8.33% is 132% 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 Eastern Communications Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern Communications Co's current Pretax Margin % is 8.33%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Communications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.40, compared to a current price of ¥12.23 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.33%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 132% above the Hardware industry median of 3.59. Eastern Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.33% 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 Eastern Communications Co (SHSE:600776) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Communications Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥12.23 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.40.
GuruFocus considers Eastern Communications Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600776:
Pretax Margin %: 8.33% (48% above median its 10-year median of 5.64)
GF Value™: ¥11.40 vs. price of ¥12.23 (7.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132% above the Hardware median (#277 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600776 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Communications Co Ltd is a China-based communications services company. It provides solutions for industrial applications and listed companies in the fields of communication and financial technology, communications business, an intelligent manufacturing business and intelligent services and software and other fields. The company's product portfolio includes private network communications and information security products and solutions; financial electronic equipment and operations services; communications and information technology integration services and EMS manufacturing operations. The company's products and solutions are used in China and other international countries.
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