Applied DB PCLBKK:ADB 47 Pretax Margin % is 8.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 401% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates BKK:ADB with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Applied DB PCL ranks worse than 53.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied DB PCL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:ADB'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.13 Med: 1.78 Max: 6.77
Current: 4.55
BKK:ADB's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 53.32% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs BKK:ADB: 4.55
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) 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.
Applied DB PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Applied DB PCL Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied DB PCL's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
BKK:ADB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Applied DB PCL'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.
Applied DB PCL Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Applied DB PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied DB PCL'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.
Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.92% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Applied DB PCL and its competitors. This is 401% above median its historical median of 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #842 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Applied DB PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
Applied DB PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 8.92% is 401% above median its 10-year median of 1.78. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Applied DB PCL's value of 8.92% is 67.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #842 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied DB PCL has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied DB PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Applied DB PCL ranks #842 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Applied DB PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Applied DB PCL's value of 8.92% is 67.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Applied DB PCL 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 1,579 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. Applied DB PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 8.92% is 67.4% 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 Applied DB PCL 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. Applied DB PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 8.92%, which is 401% above median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied DB PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.54, compared to a current price of ฿0.66 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.92%, which is 401% above median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 67.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Applied DB PCL's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.92% 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 Applied DB PCL (BKK:ADB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied DB PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.66 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.54.
GuruFocus considers Applied DB PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ADB:
Pretax Margin %: 8.92% (401% above median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: ฿0.54 vs. price of ฿0.66 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.4% above the Chemicals median (#842 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ADB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied DB PCL operates in the chemical industry. The company's operating segment includes Plastic compounds, Adhesives, and Sealants. It generates maximum revenue from the Plastic compound segment. Its plastic compound includes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-PVC compounds, including soft, rigid, pharmaceutical-grade, and thermoplastic elastomer compounds. The adhesive product category consists of contact adhesive, emulsion latex water-based adhesive, thinner, and primer. Its sealant product comprises acetic silicone sealant, neutral silicone sealant, anti-fungus silicone sealant, acrylic sealant, and construction adhesive. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Thailand.
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