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Union Petrochemical PCLBKK:UKEM -1.68%48 Pretax Margin % is 16.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 279% above its 10-year median of 4.23. GuruFocus rates BKK:UKEM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks better than 56.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Union Petrochemical PCL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:UKEM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.32 Med: 4.23 Max: 8.29
Current: 6.56
BKK:UKEM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 56.2% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs BKK:UKEM: 6.56
Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Union Petrochemical PCL 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 Chemicals subindustry, Union Petrochemical 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Union Petrochemical PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Petrochemical 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.02% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. This is 279% above median its historical median of 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #692 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
Union Petrochemical PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 16.02% is 279% above median its 10-year median of 4.23. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Union Petrochemical PCL's value of 16.02% is 200.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #692 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Union Petrochemical PCL has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Petrochemical PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #692 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Union Petrochemical PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Union Petrochemical PCL's value of 16.02% is 200.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Union Petrochemical 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 1,580 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. Union Petrochemical PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 16.02% is 200.8% 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 Union Petrochemical 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. Union Petrochemical PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 16.02%, which is 279% above median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.71, compared to a current price of ฿1.17 — trading 64.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.02%, which is 279% above median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 200.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Union Petrochemical PCL's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.02% 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.17 is trading 64.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.71.
GuruFocus considers Union Petrochemical PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:UKEM:
Pretax Margin %: 16.02% (279% above median its 10-year median of 4.23)
GF Value™: ฿0.71 vs. price of ฿1.17 (64.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 200.8% above the Chemicals median (#692 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:UKEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Petrochemical PCL is principally engaged in the import and distribution of chemical products. The company is organized into three reportable segments: Commodity Chemicals segment, Specialty Chemicals segment, and Other segment. Some of its products are Methanol, Isopropyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, N-Butanol, Solvents 3040, Toluene, Mixed Xylene, Solvesso 100 Fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate and Butyl, among others. The company has diversified into the logistics and storage sector. The group operates solely in Thailand and derives key revenue from the Commodity chemicals segment. The Group's business is operated in Thailand.
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