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Butwal Power CoXNEP:BPCL -0.30%85 Pretax Margin % is 72.49% as of Jan. 2026, which is 287% above its 10-year median of 18.75. GuruFocus rates XNEP:BPCL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR725.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Butwal Power Co ranks better than 50.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Butwal Power Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:BPCL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.5 Med: 18.75 Max: 58.19
Current: 8.8
XNEP:BPCL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 50.7% of 426
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 8.425
vs XNEP:BPCL: 8.80
Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL) 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.
Butwal Power Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Butwal Power Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Butwal Power 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.
Butwal Power Co Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Butwal Power 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.
Butwal Power Co Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Butwal Power Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Butwal Power 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.
Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL) has a Pretax Margin % of 72.49% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Butwal Power Co and its competitors. This is 287% above median its historical median of 18.75. Over the past decade, Butwal Power Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.50 to 58.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Butwal Power Co ranks #210 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Butwal Power Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Butwal Power Co's current Pretax Margin % of 72.49% is 287% above median its 10-year median of 18.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.50 to a high of 58.19. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.43. Butwal Power Co's value of 72.49% is 760.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Butwal Power Co ranks #210 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Butwal Power Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Butwal Power Co's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Butwal Power Co ranks #210 out of 426 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Butwal Power Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.43. Butwal Power Co's value of 72.49% is 760.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Butwal Power Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.50 to 58.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.75 vs. the industry median of 8.43, Butwal Power Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.43, based on 426 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. Butwal Power Co's current Pretax Margin % of 72.49% is 760.4% 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 Butwal Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Butwal Power Co's current Pretax Margin % is 72.49%, which is 287% above median its own 10-year median of 18.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Butwal Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR725.85, compared to a current price of NPR673.00 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 72.49%, which is 287% above median its 10-year median of 18.75 and 760.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.43. Butwal Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL), the current Pretax Margin % is 72.49% as of Jan. 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 Butwal Power Co (XNEP:BPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Butwal Power Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR673.00 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR725.85.
GuruFocus considers Butwal Power Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:BPCL:
Pretax Margin %: 72.49% (287% above median its 10-year median of 18.75)
GF Value™: NPR725.85 vs. price of NPR673.00 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 760.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#210 of 426)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:BPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Butwal Power Co Ltd is engaged in generation and distribution of electricity. The company is engaged in the development, operation, and maintenance of hydropower plants, engineering and design consultancy of hydropower and infrastructure projects, and manufacturing and repair of hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment for power plants through its subsidiary companies.
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