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Naturgy Chile Gas NaturalXSGO:NTGCLGAS +0.73%55 Pretax Margin % is 22.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 24.95. GuruFocus rates XSGO:NTGCLGAS with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP372.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural ranks better than 91.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:NTGCLGAS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.95 Med: 24.95 Max: 54.55
Current: 34.43
XSGO:NTGCLGAS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 91.2% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.025
vs XSGO:NTGCLGAS: 34.43
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural (XSGO:NTGCLGAS) 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.
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural'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.
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Naturgy Chile Gas Natural'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.
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural (XSGO:NTGCLGAS) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.89% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Naturgy Chile Gas Natural and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural ranks #44 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's Pretax Margin % too high?
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's current Pretax Margin % of 22.89% is near median its 10-year median of 24.95. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.03. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's value of 22.89% is 90.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural ranks #44 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's Pretax Margin % compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural ranks #44 out of 500 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Naturgy Chile Gas Natural in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.03. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's value of 22.89% is 90.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.95 vs. the industry median of 12.03, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural 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 - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.03, based on 500 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. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's current Pretax Margin % of 22.89% is 90.4% 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 Naturgy Chile Gas Natural and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's current Pretax Margin % is 22.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naturgy Chile Gas Natural stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural (XSGO:NTGCLGAS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP372.49, compared to a current price of CLP616.14 — trading 65.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.95 and 90.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.03. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Naturgy Chile Gas Natural (XSGO:NTGCLGAS), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.89% as of Mar. 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 Naturgy Chile Gas Natural (XSGO:NTGCLGAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP616.14 is trading 65.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP372.49.
GuruFocus considers Naturgy Chile Gas Natural to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:NTGCLGAS:
Pretax Margin %: 22.89% (near median its 10-year median of 24.95)
GF Value™: CLP372.49 vs. price of CLP616.14 (65.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#44 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:NTGCLGAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural SA engages in the generation, distribution, and maintenance of electricity. The company also sells liquefied gas and natural gas in Chile, Colombia, and Argentina.
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