MISR Chemical IndustriesCAI:MICH +0.05%91 Pretax Margin % is 57.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 41.63. GuruFocus rates CAI:MICH with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of E£31.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, MISR Chemical Industries ranks better than 98.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MISR Chemical Industries's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:MICH'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4 Med: 41.63 Max: 135.48
Current: 64.43
CAI:MICH's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.98% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs CAI:MICH: 64.43
MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) 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.
MISR Chemical Industries Pretax Margin % Related Terms
MISR Chemical Industries 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, MISR Chemical Industries'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.
MISR Chemical Industries Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MISR Chemical Industries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MISR Chemical Industries'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.
MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) has a Pretax Margin % of 57.31% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on MISR Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 41.63. According to the industry distribution chart, MISR Chemical Industries ranks #16 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is MISR Chemical Industries' Pretax Margin % too high?
MISR Chemical Industries' current Pretax Margin % of 57.31% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 41.63. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. MISR Chemical Industries' value of 57.31% is 971.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MISR Chemical Industries ranks #16 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MISR Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MISR Chemical Industries' Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MISR Chemical Industries ranks #16 out of 1575 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places MISR Chemical Industries in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. MISR Chemical Industries' value of 57.31% is 971.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 41.63 vs. the industry median of 5.35, MISR Chemical Industries 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 5.35, based on 1,575 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. MISR Chemical Industries's current Pretax Margin % of 57.31% is 971.2% 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 MISR Chemical Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MISR Chemical Industries's current Pretax Margin % is 57.31%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 41.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MISR Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£31.07, compared to a current price of E£38.01 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 57.31%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 41.63 and 971.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. MISR Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 9 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 MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH), the current Pretax Margin % is 57.31% 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 MISR Chemical Industries (CAI:MICH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MISR Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£38.01 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£31.07.
GuruFocus considers MISR Chemical Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:MICH:
Pretax Margin %: 57.31% (38% above median its 10-year median of 41.63)
GF Value™: E£31.07 vs. price of E£38.01 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 971.2% above the Chemicals median (#16 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:MICH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MISR Chemical Industries Ltd manufactures chemical products. Its product portfolio comprises of Compressed hydrogen gas, Liquid chlorine, Liquid caustic soda, Sodium hypochlorite, Soda caustic soda and hydrochloric acid.
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