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SHSE:603797'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.45 Med: 39.75 Max: 47.49
Current: 17.45
SHSE:603797's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.25% of 238
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs SHSE:603797: 17.45
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797) 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Pretax Margin % Chart
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Annual Data
SHSE:603797 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Pretax Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
* 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.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797) has a Pretax Margin % of 24.70% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 39.75. Over the past decade, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.45 to 47.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co ranks #47 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's current Pretax Margin % of 24.70% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 39.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.45 to a high of 47.49. The Waste Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's value of 24.70% is 366% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co ranks #47 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's Pretax Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co ranks #47 out of 238 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's value of 24.70% is 366% above this benchmark. Historically, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.45 to 47.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.75 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection 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 Waste Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Waste Management companies is 5.30, based on 238 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. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's current Pretax Margin % of 24.70% is 366% 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 Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's current Pretax Margin % is 24.70%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 39.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.89, compared to a current price of ¥3.96 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 24.70%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 39.75 and 366% above the Waste Management industry median of 5.30. Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797), the current Pretax Margin % is 24.70% 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 Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co (SHSE:603797) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥3.96 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.89.
GuruFocus considers Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603797:
Pretax Margin %: 24.70% (38% below median its 10-year median of 39.75)
GF Value™: ¥3.89 vs. price of ¥3.96 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 366% above the Waste Management median (#47 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603797 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Business Description
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in operating sewage treatment project and supporting pipe network and ecological environment treatment project. The company produces and sells special equipment for environmental pollution prevention, and offers technical consultation and support services, among other activities. Some of the company's projects are Shantou dragon ball water purification plant, Shaoyang Jiangbei Wastewater treatment plant, and Shaoyang Yangxiqiao wastewater treatment plant, among others.
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