CEDB Hydropower Development CoXNEP:CHDC +0.04%37 Pretax Margin % is 87.94% as of Apr. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 981.79. GuruFocus rates XNEP:CHDC with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 423 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks better than 98.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:CHDC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 247.77 Med: 981.79 Max: 1545.62
Current: 247.77
XNEP:CHDC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.11% of 423
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 8.66
vs XNEP:CHDC: 247.77
CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC) 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.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
CEDB Hydropower Development 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.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Pretax Margin % Chart
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, CEDB Hydropower Development 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.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEDB Hydropower Development 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.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC) has a Pretax Margin % of 87.94% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CEDB Hydropower Development Co and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 981.79. Over the past decade, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 247.77 to 1,545.62. According to the industry distribution chart, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks #8 out of 423 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
CEDB Hydropower Development Co's current Pretax Margin % of 87.94% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 981.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 247.77 to a high of 1,545.62. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's value of 87.94% is 915.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks #8 out of 423 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CEDB Hydropower Development Co has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks #8 out of 423 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places CEDB Hydropower Development Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's value of 87.94% is 915.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 247.77 to 1,545.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 981.79 vs. the industry median of 8.66, CEDB Hydropower Development 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 8.66, based on 423 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. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's current Pretax Margin % of 87.94% is 915.5% 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 CEDB Hydropower Development Co 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. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's current Pretax Margin % is 87.94%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 981.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEDB Hydropower Development Co stock overvalued right now?
CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC) has a current Pretax Margin % of 87.94%. The current Pretax Margin % is 87.94%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 981.79 and 915.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.66. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 3 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 CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC), the current Pretax Margin % is 87.94% 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.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Business Description
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Ltd invests in and develops hydropower projects. Its projects under development are Tallo Khare Khola Hydropower Project (11 MW), Dordi I Hydro Electric Project (12 MW), Rukum Gad Hydropower Project (5 MW), and Kasuwa Hydropower Project (45 MW). The projects under operation are Radhi Small Hydropower Project (4.4 MW), Syange Hydropower Project (183 KW), and Khudi Hydropower Project (4 MW).
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