Energy Solar TechXMAD:ETC +2.37%49 Pretax Margin % is 4.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 4.41. GuruFocus rates XMAD:ETC with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Energy Solar Tech ranks worse than 60.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Energy Solar Tech's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XMAD:ETC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.17 Med: 4.41 Max: 5.58
Current: 4.41
XMAD:ETC's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.43% of 422
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 8.655
vs XMAD:ETC: 4.41
Energy Solar Tech (XMAD:ETC) 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.
Energy Solar Tech Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Energy Solar Tech Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Energy Solar Tech'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.
Energy Solar Tech Pretax Margin % Chart
Energy Solar Tech Annual Data
Trend
Dec20
Dec21
Dec25
Pretax Margin %
-11.17
5.58
4.41
Energy Solar Tech Semi-Annual Data
Dec20
Dec21
Dec25
Pretax Margin %
-11.17
5.58
4.41
Energy Solar Tech Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Energy Solar Tech'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.
Energy Solar Tech Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Energy Solar Tech's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Solar Tech'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.
Energy Solar Tech (XMAD:ETC) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.41% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Energy Solar Tech and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Solar Tech ranks #255 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Energy Solar Tech's Pretax Margin % too high?
Energy Solar Tech's current Pretax Margin % of 4.41% is near median its 10-year median of 4.41. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Energy Solar Tech's value of 4.41% is 49% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Solar Tech ranks #255 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Energy Solar Tech has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Solar Tech's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Energy Solar Tech ranks #255 out of 422 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Energy Solar Tech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Energy Solar Tech's value of 4.41% is 49% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.41 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Energy Solar Tech 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.66, based on 422 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. Energy Solar Tech's current Pretax Margin % of 4.41% is 49% 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 Energy Solar Tech and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energy Solar Tech's current Pretax Margin % is 4.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Solar Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Solar Tech (XMAD:ETC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.97, compared to a current price of €2.16 — trading 96% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.41 and 49% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.66. Energy Solar Tech's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 Energy Solar Tech (XMAD:ETC), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.41% 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 Energy Solar Tech (XMAD:ETC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Solar Tech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.16 is trading 96% below its estimated GF Value™ of €53.97.
GuruFocus considers Energy Solar Tech to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:ETC:
Pretax Margin %: 4.41% (near median its 10-year median of 4.41)
GF Value™: €53.97 vs. price of €2.16 (96% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#255 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:ETC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energy Solar Tech SA is a technology company in the energy sector whose mission is to facilitate the migration of companies to renewable energies, The company offers its clients energy generation and efficiency technologies through its offer of energy Outsourcing services under the Energy As A Service model.
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