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Shanghai Baosteel Packaging CoSHSE:601968 -2.80%60 Pretax Margin % is 3.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 3.26. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601968 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks worse than 60.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601968'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 3.26 Max: 4.47
Current: 2.84
SHSE:601968's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.15% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.945
vs SHSE:601968: 2.84
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) 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 Baosteel Packaging Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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.
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co Pretax Margin % Chart
SHSE:601968 vs SW, PKG, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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 Baosteel Packaging Co Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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 Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.58% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 3.26. Over the past decade, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.41 to 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks #237 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.58% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 4.47. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's value of 3.58% is 27.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks #237 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co ranks #237 out of 394 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's value of 3.58% is 27.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.41 to 4.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.26 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.95, based on 394 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 Baosteel Packaging Co's current Pretax Margin % of 3.58% is 27.6% 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 Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's current Pretax Margin % is 3.58%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.80, compared to a current price of ¥4.16 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.58%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.26 and 27.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.58% 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 Baosteel Packaging Co (SHSE:601968) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.16 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.80.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601968:
Pretax Margin %: 3.58% (10% above median its 10-year median of 3.26)
GF Value™: ¥5.80 vs. price of ¥4.16 (28.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#237 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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