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STU:B7O'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.3 Med: 14.01 Max: 15.07
Current: 11.79
STU:B7O's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 61.81% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.64
vs STU:B7O: 11.79
Citic Telecom International Holdings (STU:B7O) 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.
Citic Telecom International Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Citic Telecom International Holdings 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.
Citic Telecom International Holdings Pretax Margin % Chart
STU:B7O vs VZ, TMUS, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Citic Telecom International Holdings'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.
Citic Telecom International Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Citic Telecom International Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citic Telecom International Holdings'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.
Citic Telecom International Holdings (STU:B7O) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.97% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Citic Telecom International Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 14.01. Over the past decade, Citic Telecom International Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.30 to 15.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Citic Telecom International Holdings ranks #139 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Citic Telecom International Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
Citic Telecom International Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 11.97% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 14.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.30 to a high of 15.07. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. Citic Telecom International Holdings' value of 11.97% is 56.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citic Telecom International Holdings ranks #139 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Citic Telecom International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citic Telecom International Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Citic Telecom International Holdings ranks #139 out of 364 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Citic Telecom International Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.64. Citic Telecom International Holdings' value of 11.97% is 56.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Citic Telecom International Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.30 to 15.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.01 vs. the industry median of 7.64, Citic Telecom International Holdings 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.64, based on 364 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. Citic Telecom International Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 11.97% is 56.7% 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 Citic Telecom International Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citic Telecom International Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 11.97%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 14.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citic Telecom International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citic Telecom International Holdings (STU:B7O) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.26, compared to a current price of €0.27 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.97%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 14.01 and 56.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.64. Citic Telecom International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 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 Citic Telecom International Holdings (STU:B7O), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.97% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Citic Telecom International Holdings (STU:B7O) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citic Telecom International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.27 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.26.
GuruFocus considers Citic Telecom International Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:B7O:
Pretax Margin %: 11.97% (15% below median its 10-year median of 14.01)
GF Value™: €0.26 vs. price of €0.27 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#139 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:B7O stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Citic Telecom International Holdings Ltd is a telecommunications company that generates revenue from mobile phones, Internet services, international telecommunications, enterprise solutions, fixed-line services, and the sale of equipment and mobile handsets. Enterprise services involve delivering information and communication technologies to businesses. This division plays a important role in the overall revenue of the company. The company operates in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and other regions. It earns the majority of its revenue in Macau and owns telecommunications infrastructure.
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