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Kopper Chemical IndustryBJSE:920033 72 Pretax Margin % is 12.25% as of Jun. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 21.09. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920033 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥25.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Chemicals companies, Kopper Chemical Industry ranks better than 69.43% on this metric.
Kopper Chemical Industry (BJSE:920033) 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.
Kopper Chemical Industry Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kopper Chemical Industry 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.
BJSE:920033 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kopper Chemical Industry'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.
Kopper Chemical Industry Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kopper Chemical Industry's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kopper Chemical Industry'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.
Kopper Chemical Industry (BJSE:920033) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.25% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kopper Chemical Industry and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 21.09. Over the past decade, Kopper Chemical Industry's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.20 to 39.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Kopper Chemical Industry ranks #486 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Kopper Chemical Industry's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kopper Chemical Industry's current Pretax Margin % of 12.25% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 21.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 39.45. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.21. Kopper Chemical Industry's value of 12.25% is 97.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kopper Chemical Industry ranks #486 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kopper Chemical Industry has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kopper Chemical Industry's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kopper Chemical Industry ranks #486 out of 1590 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kopper Chemical Industry in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.21. Kopper Chemical Industry's value of 12.25% is 97.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kopper Chemical Industry's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.20 to 39.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.09 vs. the industry median of 6.21, Kopper Chemical Industry 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 6.21, based on 1,590 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. Kopper Chemical Industry's current Pretax Margin % of 12.25% is 97.4% 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 Kopper Chemical Industry and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kopper Chemical Industry's current Pretax Margin % is 12.25%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 21.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kopper Chemical Industry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kopper Chemical Industry (BJSE:920033) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥25.42, compared to a current price of ¥14.43 — trading 43.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.25%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 21.09 and 97.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.21. Kopper Chemical Industry's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Kopper Chemical Industry (BJSE:920033), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.25% 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 Kopper Chemical Industry (BJSE:920033) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kopper Chemical Industry stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥14.43 is trading 43.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥25.42.
GuruFocus considers Kopper Chemical Industry to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BJSE:920033:
Pretax Margin %: 12.25% (42% below median its 10-year median of 21.09)
GF Value™: ¥25.42 vs. price of ¥14.43 (43.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.4% above the Chemicals median (#486 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920033 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kopper Chemical Industry Corp Ltd manufacturer of special surfactants, focusing on the research and development of copper metal, new energy battery metal extraction technology, mineral flotation technology, electrolytic electroplating acid mist treatment technology, etc., producing special surfactants products such as copper metal extractant, new energy battery metal extractant, mineral flotation reagent, and acid mist suppressant.
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