Power Construction of ChinaSHSE:601669 -2.07%73 Pretax Margin % is 2.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 3.67. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601669 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Power Construction of China ranks worse than 65.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Power Construction of China's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601669'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.53 Med: 3.67 Max: 4.32
Current: 2.53
SHSE:601669's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 65.24% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.48
vs SHSE:601669: 2.53
Power Construction of China (SHSE:601669) 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.
Power Construction of China Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Power Construction of China 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:601669 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Power Construction of China'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.
Power Construction of China Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Power Construction of China's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Power Construction of China'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.
Power Construction of China (SHSE:601669) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.38% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Power Construction of China and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 3.67. Over the past decade, Power Construction of China's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.53 to 4.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Power Construction of China ranks #1147 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Power Construction of China's Pretax Margin % too high?
Power Construction of China's current Pretax Margin % of 2.38% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 3.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.53 to a high of 4.32. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Power Construction of China's value of 2.38% is 56.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power Construction of China ranks #1147 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Power Construction of China has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power Construction of China's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Power Construction of China ranks #1147 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Power Construction of China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Power Construction of China's value of 2.38% is 56.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Power Construction of China's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.53 to 4.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.67 vs. the industry median of 5.48, Power Construction of China 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 a Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.48, based on 1,758 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. Power Construction of China's current Pretax Margin % of 2.38% is 56.6% 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 Power Construction of China and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power Construction of China's current Pretax Margin % is 2.38%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 3.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power Construction of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Construction of China (SHSE:601669) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.13, compared to a current price of ¥4.73 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.38%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 3.67 and 56.6% below the Construction industry median of 5.48. Power Construction of China's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Power Construction of China (SHSE:601669), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.38% 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 Power Construction of China (SHSE:601669) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Power Construction of China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.73 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.13.
GuruFocus considers Power Construction of China to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601669:
Pretax Margin %: 2.38% (35% below median its 10-year median of 3.67)
GF Value™: ¥6.13 vs. price of ¥4.73 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% below the Construction median (#1147 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601669 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AddressNo. 1, Linglongxiang Road, Building 1, Tower A, China Power Construction Technology Innovation Industrial Park, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100037
Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd is engaged in engineering contracting, power investment and operation, equipment manufacturing and leasing, and real estate development.
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