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Shanghai Shentong Metro CoSHSE:600834 -1.45%65 Pretax Margin % is 6.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 15.12. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600834 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Transportation companies, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co ranks better than 67.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600834'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.41 Med: 15.12 Max: 34.86
Current: 12.66
SHSE:600834's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.03% of 1001
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.74
vs SHSE:600834: 12.66
Shanghai Shentong Metro Co (SHSE:600834) 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.
Shanghai Shentong Metro Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai Shentong Metro 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:600834 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Shanghai Shentong Metro 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.
Shanghai Shentong Metro Co Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Shentong Metro 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.
Shanghai Shentong Metro Co (SHSE:600834) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.89% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Shentong Metro Co and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 15.12. Over the past decade, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.41 to 34.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co ranks #330 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.89% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 15.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.41 to a high of 34.86. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.74. Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's value of 6.89% is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co ranks #330 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's Pretax Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co ranks #330 out of 1001 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Shanghai Shentong Metro Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.74. Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's value of 6.89% is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.41 to 34.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.12 vs. the industry median of 6.74, Shanghai Shentong Metro 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.74, based on 1,001 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. Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.89% is 2.2% 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 Shanghai Shentong Metro Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Shentong Metro Co's current Pretax Margin % is 6.89%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 15.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Shentong Metro Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co (SHSE:600834) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.25, compared to a current price of ¥6.80 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.89%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 15.12 and 2.2% above the Transportation industry median of 6.74. Shanghai Shentong Metro 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 Shanghai Shentong Metro Co (SHSE:600834), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.89% 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 Shanghai Shentong Metro Co (SHSE:600834) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Shentong Metro Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.80 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.25.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Shentong Metro Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600834:
Pretax Margin %: 6.89% (54% below median its 10-year median of 15.12)
GF Value™: ¥9.25 vs. price of ¥6.80 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Transportation median (#330 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600834 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Shentong Metro Co Ltd is engaged in the development, management, and operation of metro railway transport in China. It is also engaged in subway management, related comprehensive development, and rail transportation investment. Its main activities include ticket selling, railway investment and metro construction and operation.
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