Advance ZincTekADVNF 27 Pretax Margin % is 22.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 17.03. GuruFocus rates ADVNF with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Advance ZincTek ranks better than 87.66% on this metric.
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.
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Advance ZincTek Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advance ZincTek's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
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For the Chemicals subindustry, Advance ZincTek'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.
Advance ZincTek Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Advance ZincTek's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advance ZincTek'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.
Advance ZincTek (ADVNF) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.34% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Advance ZincTek and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 17.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #195 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Advance ZincTek's Pretax Margin % too high?
Advance ZincTek's current Pretax Margin % of 22.34% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 17.03. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Advance ZincTek's value of 22.34% is 319.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #195 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advance ZincTek has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advance ZincTek's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #195 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Advance ZincTek in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Advance ZincTek's value of 22.34% is 319.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.03 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Advance ZincTek 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,580 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. Advance ZincTek's current Pretax Margin % of 22.34% is 319.5% 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 Advance ZincTek and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advance ZincTek's current Pretax Margin % is 22.34%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 17.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advance ZincTek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance ZincTek (ADVNF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.67, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.34%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 17.03 and 319.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Advance ZincTek's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Advance ZincTek (ADVNF), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.34% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Advance ZincTek (ADVNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance ZincTek stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.67.
GuruFocus considers Advance ZincTek to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ADVNF:
Pretax Margin %: 22.34% (31% above median its 10-year median of 17.03)
GF Value™: $0.67 vs. price of $0.53 (20.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 319.5% above the Chemicals median (#195 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADVNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advance ZincTek Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of aluminium oxide powder (Alusion), zinc oxide dispersions, and zinc oxide powder (collectively ZinClear) for the Personal Care Sector. The company operates in a single segment which is the Personal Care segment which produces and distributes dispersions of mineral-only UV filters in cosmetic emollients used for sunscreen, skincare and pharmaceutical formulations, as well as alumina plate-like powders used for cosmetic applications. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from United States of America and Canada, Australia, and the Rest of the world.
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