What is China Power International Development Pretax Margin %?
China Power International DevelopmentSTU:HPD +3.34%40 Pretax Margin % is 8.94% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 11.02. GuruFocus rates STU:HPD with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Power International Development ranks better than 65.41% on this metric.
STU:HPD'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.93 Med: 11.02 Max: 21.17
Current: 15.99
STU:HPD's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.41% of 503
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.07
vs STU:HPD: 15.99
China Power International Development (STU:HPD) 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.
China Power International Development Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Power International Development 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.
China Power International Development Pretax Margin % Chart
STU:HPD vs NEE, SO, DUK: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, China Power International Development'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.
China Power International Development Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Power International Development's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Power International Development'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.
China Power International Development (STU:HPD) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.94% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Power International Development and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 11.02. Over the past decade, China Power International Development's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.93 to 21.17. According to the industry distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #174 out of 503 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is China Power International Development's Pretax Margin % too high?
China Power International Development's current Pretax Margin % of 8.94% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 11.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.93 to a high of 21.17. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. China Power International Development's value of 8.94% is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #174 out of 503 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Power International Development has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Power International Development's Pretax Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Power International Development ranks #174 out of 503 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts China Power International Development in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. China Power International Development's value of 8.94% is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, China Power International Development's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.93 to 21.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.02 vs. the industry median of 12.07, China Power International Development 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.07, based on 503 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. China Power International Development's current Pretax Margin % of 8.94% is 25.9% 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 China Power International Development and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Power International Development's current Pretax Margin % is 8.94%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 11.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Power International Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Power International Development (STU:HPD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.35, compared to a current price of €0.30 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.94%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 11.02 and 25.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.07. China Power International Development's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 China Power International Development (STU:HPD), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.94% 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 China Power International Development (STU:HPD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Power International Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.30 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.35.
GuruFocus considers China Power International Development to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:HPD:
Pretax Margin %: 8.94% (19% below median its 10-year median of 11.02)
GF Value™: €0.35 vs. price of €0.30 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#174 of 503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HPD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Power International Development Business Description
China Power International Development Ltd is an integrated energy group that owns coal-fired power, hydropower, nuclear power, and renewable energy resources in the PRC. The company has expanded its business into the areas of hydropower, wind power, photovoltaic power, thermal power, energy storage, green power transportation, and integrated energy services through continuous development. The group recognizes revenue from sales of electricity to regional and provincial power grid companies; the provision of power generation and Energy storage revenue. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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