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Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery CoSZSE:002685 +1.41%53 Pretax Margin % is 5.14% as of Jun. 2026, which is 195% above its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates SZSE:002685 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 215 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co ranks worse than 64.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SZSE:002685'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -138.36 Med: 1.74 Max: 10.46
Current: 4.08
SZSE:002685's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 64.19% of 215
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 6.55
vs SZSE:002685: 4.08
Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co (SZSE:002685) 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.
Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery 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.
Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co Pretax Margin % Chart
SZSE:002685 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery 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.
Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co Pretax Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery 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.
Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co (SZSE:002685) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.14% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co and its competitors. This is 195% above median its historical median of 1.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co ranks #138 out of 215 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.14% is 195% above median its 10-year median of 1.74. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.55. Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co's value of 5.14% is 21.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co ranks #138 out of 215 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co's Pretax Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co ranks #138 out of 215 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.55. Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co's value of 5.14% is 21.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 6.55, Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 6.55, based on 215 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. Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.14% is 21.5% 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 Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co's current Pretax Margin % is 5.14%, which is 195% above median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co (SZSE:002685) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.66, compared to a current price of ¥5.74 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.14%, which is 195% above median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 21.5% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 6.55. Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co (SZSE:002685), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.14% 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 Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co (SZSE:002685) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.74 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.66.
GuruFocus considers Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:002685:
Pretax Margin %: 5.14% (195% above median its 10-year median of 1.74)
GF Value™: ¥6.66 vs. price of ¥5.74 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.5% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#138 of 215)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:002685 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wuxi Huadong Heavy Machinery Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of container handling equipment. Its product portfolio comprises ship-to-shore container cranes, rail-mounted gantry container cranes, rubber-tyred container cranes, general gantry cranes, portal cranes and other types of cranes. These cranes are widely used in domestic seaports. Besides, The company also exported its products to South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan and other South-east Asia and West Asia countries.
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