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Cia Electro MetalurgicaXSGO:ELECMETAL 50 Pretax Margin % is 6.82% as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 6.32. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ELECMETAL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP8,090.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks better than 75.65% on this metric.
Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) 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.
Cia Electro Metalurgica Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cia Electro Metalurgica 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.
XSGO:ELECMETAL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Cia Electro Metalurgica'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.
Cia Electro Metalurgica Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Cia Electro Metalurgica's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cia Electro Metalurgica'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.
Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.82% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cia Electro Metalurgica and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.32. Over the past decade, Cia Electro Metalurgica's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.64 to 16.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks #149 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Cia Electro Metalurgica's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cia Electro Metalurgica's current Pretax Margin % of 6.82% is near median its 10-year median of 6.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.64 to a high of 16.71. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.70. Cia Electro Metalurgica's value of 6.82% is 152.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks #149 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cia Electro Metalurgica has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cia Electro Metalurgica's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks #149 out of 612 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cia Electro Metalurgica in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.70. Cia Electro Metalurgica's value of 6.82% is 152.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cia Electro Metalurgica's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.64 to 16.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.32 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Cia Electro Metalurgica 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 a Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.70, based on 612 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. Cia Electro Metalurgica's current Pretax Margin % of 6.82% is 152.6% 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 Cia Electro Metalurgica and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cia Electro Metalurgica's current Pretax Margin % is 6.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cia Electro Metalurgica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP8,090.76, compared to a current price of CLP16,000.00 — trading 97.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.32 and 152.6% above the Steel industry median of 2.70. Cia Electro Metalurgica's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.82% 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 Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Electro Metalurgica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP16,000.00 is trading 97.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP8,090.76.
GuruFocus considers Cia Electro Metalurgica to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:ELECMETAL:
Pretax Margin %: 6.82% (near median its 10-year median of 6.32)
GF Value™: CLP8,090.76 vs. price of CLP16,000.00 (97.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 152.6% above the Steel median (#149 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:ELECMETAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cia Electro Metalurgica SA is a supplier of integrated wear solutions for mining, construction, and industry. The company has diversified its operations into the following segments, being Metallurgical, Glass Containers, Wines, Media, Electric Generation, Investments, and Others. The metallurgical segment which generates maximum revenue for the company engages in the manufacturing and marketing of wear parts for crushing, grinding, and earthworks for mining and other industries. The Glass Containers segment is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of glass containers for wine, beers, soft drinks, liquors, food, and laboratories. The Wine segment produces and markets wines and spirits. The Communication segment includes written press and editorials.
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