ElementisELMTY -7.99%64 Pretax Margin % is 14.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 7.47. GuruFocus rates ELMTY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Elementis ranks better than 81.83% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Elementis's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $42.4 Mil. Elementis's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $289.6 Mil. Therefore, Elementis's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elementis's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ELMTY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.16 Med: 7.47 Max: 15.05
Current: 15.04
ELMTY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.83% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs ELMTY: 15.04
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.
Elementis Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Elementis Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elementis'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.
ELMTY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Elementis'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.
Elementis Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Elementis's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elementis'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.
Elementis (ELMTY) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.64% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Elementis and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 7.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #288 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Elementis' Pretax Margin % too high?
Elementis' current Pretax Margin % of 14.64% is 96% above median its 10-year median of 7.47. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Elementis' value of 14.64% is 174.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elementis ranks #288 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elementis has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elementis' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #288 out of 1585 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Elementis in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Elementis' value of 14.64% is 174.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.47 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Elementis 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 1,585 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. Elementis's current Pretax Margin % of 14.64% is 174.7% 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 Elementis 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. Elementis's current Pretax Margin % is 14.64%, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 7.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elementis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis (ELMTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.57, compared to a current price of $7.46 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.64%, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 7.47 and 174.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Elementis' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Elementis (ELMTY), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.64% 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 Elementis (ELMTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.46 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.57.
GuruFocus considers Elementis to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ELMTY:
Pretax Margin %: 14.64% (96% above median its 10-year median of 7.47)
GF Value™: $5.57 vs. price of $7.46 (33.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 174.7% above the Chemicals median (#288 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELMTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elementis PLC manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and coatings. The company has two operating segments: Coatings and Personal Care. The Personal Care segment is engaged in the production of rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for AP deodorants, for supply to personal care manufacturers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the coating segment, which generates the majority of revenue from the production of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings. Geographically, the company generates revenue from North America, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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