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SHSE:600879'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9 Med: 4.36 Max: 5.07
Current: 1.9
SHSE:600879's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 64.29% of 350
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 6.14
vs SHSE:600879: 1.90
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) 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.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Aerospace Times Electronic 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.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Pretax Margin % Chart
SHSE:600879 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, China Aerospace Times Electronic 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.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Pretax Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Aerospace Times Electronic 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.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.08% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Aerospace Times Electronic Co and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 4.36. Over the past decade, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.90 to 5.07. According to the industry distribution chart, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co ranks #225 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.08% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 4.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 5.07. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.14. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's value of 1.08% is 82.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co ranks #225 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co ranks #225 out of 350 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places China Aerospace Times Electronic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.14. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's value of 1.08% is 82.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.90 to 5.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.36 vs. the industry median of 6.14, China Aerospace Times Electronic 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.14, based on 350 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. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's current Pretax Margin % of 1.08% is 82.4% 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 China Aerospace Times Electronic Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's current Pretax Margin % is 1.08%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aerospace Times Electronic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.51, compared to a current price of ¥16.28 — trading 91.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.08%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 4.36 and 82.4% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.14. China Aerospace Times Electronic Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.08% 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 China Aerospace Times Electronic Co (SHSE:600879) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aerospace Times Electronic Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.28 is trading 91.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.51.
GuruFocus considers China Aerospace Times Electronic Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600879:
Pretax Margin %: 1.08% (75% below median its 10-year median of 4.36)
GF Value™: ¥8.51 vs. price of ¥16.28 (91.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.4% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#225 of 350)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600879 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Business Description
China Aerospace Times Electronic Co Ltd is a China-based company. It engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of aerospace electronic products. Its products include satellite applications, inertial navigation, Integrated circuit, Drone.
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