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The historical rank and industry rank for Central Finance Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:CFCL'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -195.06 Med: 51.75 Max: 105.16
Current: 49.68
XNEP:CFCL's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 82.22% of 1530
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 34.655
vs XNEP:CFCL: 49.68
Central Finance Co (XNEP:CFCL) 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.
Central Finance Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Central Finance Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Finance 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.
Central Finance Co Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Central Finance 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.
Central Finance Co Pretax Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Central Finance Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Finance 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.
Central Finance Co (XNEP:CFCL) has a Pretax Margin % of -4.66% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Central Finance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Finance Co ranks #272 out of 1530 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Central Finance Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Central Finance Co's current Pretax Margin % is -4.66%. Based on the distribution chart, Central Finance Co ranks #272 out of 1530 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Finance Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Finance Co's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Central Finance Co ranks #272 out of 1530 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Central Finance Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.66. 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 Banks company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Banks companies is 34.66, based on 1,530 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. 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 Central Finance Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 34.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Finance Co's current Pretax Margin % is -4.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Finance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Finance Co (XNEP:CFCL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR600.84, compared to a current price of NPR600.10 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -4.66%. Central Finance Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Central Finance Co (XNEP:CFCL), the current Pretax Margin % is -4.66% as of Apr. 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 Central Finance Co (XNEP:CFCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Finance Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR600.10 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR600.84.
GuruFocus considers Central Finance Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:CFCL:
Pretax Margin %: -4.66%
GF Value™: NPR600.84 vs. price of NPR600.10 (0.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:CFCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Finance Co Ltd operates as a financial services company in Nepal. It accepts deposits, issues loans, issues, and processes debit cards, and is engaged in investing and trading securities, as well as performing other activities. The company offers a range of financial products and services to a wide range of clients encompassing individuals, mid-markets, and corporates. The company identifies operating segments based on its geographical presence in seven provinces in Nepal, which are Bagmati Pradesh, its key revenue-generating segment, Koshi, Madhesh Pradesh, Lumbini, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpachim.
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