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Xingtong Shipping CoSHSE:603209 +2.82%89 Pretax Margin % is 31.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 32.46. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603209 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥17.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Transportation companies, Xingtong Shipping Co ranks better than 83.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Xingtong Shipping Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603209'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21 Med: 32.46 Max: 46.95
Current: 23.04
SHSE:603209's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.92% of 1001
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.68
vs SHSE:603209: 23.04
Xingtong Shipping Co (SHSE:603209) 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.
Xingtong Shipping Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Xingtong Shipping Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Xingtong Shipping Co's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
Xingtong Shipping Co Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Xingtong Shipping 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.
Xingtong Shipping Co Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Xingtong Shipping Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xingtong Shipping 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.
Xingtong Shipping Co (SHSE:603209) has a Pretax Margin % of 31.17% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Xingtong Shipping Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.46. Over the past decade, Xingtong Shipping Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.00 to 46.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Xingtong Shipping Co ranks #161 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Xingtong Shipping Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Xingtong Shipping Co's current Pretax Margin % of 31.17% is near median its 10-year median of 32.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.00 to a high of 46.95. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.68. Xingtong Shipping Co's value of 31.17% is 366.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xingtong Shipping Co ranks #161 out of 1001 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xingtong Shipping Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xingtong Shipping Co's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Xingtong Shipping Co ranks #161 out of 1001 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Xingtong Shipping Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.68. Xingtong Shipping Co's value of 31.17% is 366.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Xingtong Shipping Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.00 to 46.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.46 vs. the industry median of 6.68, Xingtong Shipping 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 6.68, 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. Xingtong Shipping Co's current Pretax Margin % of 31.17% is 366.6% 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 Xingtong Shipping Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xingtong Shipping Co's current Pretax Margin % is 31.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xingtong Shipping Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xingtong Shipping Co (SHSE:603209) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥17.00, compared to a current price of ¥13.13 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 31.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.46 and 366.6% above the Transportation industry median of 6.68. Xingtong Shipping Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 Xingtong Shipping Co (SHSE:603209), the current Pretax Margin % is 31.17% 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 Xingtong Shipping Co (SHSE:603209) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xingtong Shipping Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.13 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥17.00.
GuruFocus considers Xingtong Shipping Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603209:
Pretax Margin %: 31.17% (near median its 10-year median of 32.46)
GF Value™: ¥17.00 vs. price of ¥13.13 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 366.6% above the Transportation median (#161 of 1001)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603209 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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