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Qingdao Hanhe Cable CoSZSE:002498 +2.34%62 Pretax Margin % is 5.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 8.53. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002498 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,054 Industrial Products companies, Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co ranks worse than 51.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SZSE:002498'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.78 Med: 8.53 Max: 12.13
Current: 5.79
SZSE:002498's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 51.05% of 3054
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.035
vs SZSE:002498: 5.79
Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co (SZSE:002498) 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.
Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qingdao Hanhe Cable 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.
SZSE:002498 vs VRT, BE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Qingdao Hanhe Cable 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.
Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qingdao Hanhe Cable 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.
Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co (SZSE:002498) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.60% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 8.53. Over the past decade, Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.78 to 12.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co ranks #1559 out of 3054 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.60% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.78 to a high of 12.13. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.04. Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's value of 5.60% is 7.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co ranks #1559 out of 3054 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co ranks #1559 out of 3054 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.04. Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's value of 5.60% is 7.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.78 to 12.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.53 vs. the industry median of 6.04, Qingdao Hanhe Cable 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.04, based on 3,054 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. Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.60% is 7.2% 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 Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's current Pretax Margin % is 5.60%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 8.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co (SZSE:002498) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.59, compared to a current price of ¥7.00 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.60%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.53 and 7.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.04. Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co (SZSE:002498), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.60% as of Jun. 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 Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co (SZSE:002498) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥7.00 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.59.
GuruFocus considers Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:002498:
Pretax Margin %: 5.60% (34% below median its 10-year median of 8.53)
GF Value™: ¥4.59 vs. price of ¥7.00 (52.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1559 of 3054)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, and manufacture of wires and cables in China. The company offers power cables, cable accessories, submarine cables, optical power composite cables, electrical equipment wires and cables, overhead conductors, communication cables, radio-frequency cables, bus bar and prefabricated branch cables, nuclear plant cables, fire-resistant cables, and DC series cables.
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