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Far East Smarter Energy CoSHSE:600869 +1.89%61 Pretax Margin % is 2.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600869 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Far East Smarter Energy Co ranks worse than 73.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Far East Smarter Energy Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600869'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.36 Med: 1.37 Max: 3.37
Current: 0.41
SHSE:600869's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 73.54% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.81
vs SHSE:600869: 0.41
Far East Smarter Energy Co (SHSE:600869) 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.
Far East Smarter Energy Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Far East Smarter 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:600869 vs VRT, BE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Far East Smarter 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.
Far East Smarter Energy Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Far East Smarter Energy Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far East Smarter 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.
Far East Smarter Energy Co (SHSE:600869) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.42% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Far East Smarter Energy Co and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 1.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Far East Smarter Energy Co ranks #2229 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Far East Smarter Energy Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Far East Smarter Energy Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.42% is 77% above median its 10-year median of 1.37. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.81. Far East Smarter Energy Co's value of 2.42% is 58.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far East Smarter Energy Co ranks #2229 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Far East Smarter Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far East Smarter Energy Co's Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Far East Smarter Energy Co ranks #2229 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Far East Smarter Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.81. Far East Smarter Energy Co's value of 2.42% is 58.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 5.81, Far East Smarter 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 5.81, based on 3,031 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. Far East Smarter Energy Co's current Pretax Margin % of 2.42% is 58.3% 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 Far East Smarter Energy Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far East Smarter Energy Co's current Pretax Margin % is 2.42%, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far East Smarter Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Smarter Energy Co (SHSE:600869) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.95, compared to a current price of ¥15.64 — trading 162.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.42%, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 58.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.81. Far East Smarter Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Far East Smarter Energy Co (SHSE:600869), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.42% 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 Far East Smarter Energy Co (SHSE:600869) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Smarter Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥15.64 is trading 162.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.95.
GuruFocus considers Far East Smarter Energy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600869:
Pretax Margin %: 2.42% (77% above median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: ¥5.95 vs. price of ¥15.64 (162.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% below the Industrial Products median (#2229 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far East Smarter Energy Co Ltd operates as a wire and cable manufacturer in China. The company is mainly engaged in system development, design, manufacturing, marketing and service of four major types of cable products, such as overhead wires, power cables, wire and cable for electrical equipment, and special cables. Its products are widely used in smart power, smart transportation, intelligent energy intelligent construction and other fields.
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