5N PlusFPLSF +3.32%73 Pretax Margin % is 21.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 338% above its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates FPLSF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, 5N Plus ranks better than 88.13% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. 5N Plus's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.5 Mil. 5N Plus's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $117.9 Mil. Therefore, 5N Plus's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for 5N Plus's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FPLSF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.92 Med: 4.93 Max: 18.58
Current: 18.58
FPLSF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.13% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs FPLSF: 18.58
5N Plus (OTCPK:FPLSF) 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.
5N Plus Pretax Margin % Related Terms
5N Plus Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 5N Plus'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.
FPLSF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, 5N Plus'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.
5N Plus Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, 5N Plus's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 5N Plus'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.
5N Plus (FPLSF) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.60% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on 5N Plus and its competitors. This is 338% above median its historical median of 4.93. According to the industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #188 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is 5N Plus' Pretax Margin % too high?
5N Plus' current Pretax Margin % of 21.60% is 338% above median its 10-year median of 4.93. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. 5N Plus' value of 21.60% is 304.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #188 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, 5N Plus has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 5N Plus' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #188 out of 1584 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places 5N Plus in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. 5N Plus' value of 21.60% is 304.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 5.34, 5N Plus 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 5.34, based on 1,584 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. 5N Plus's current Pretax Margin % of 21.60% is 304.5% 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 5N Plus and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 5N Plus's current Pretax Margin % is 21.60%, which is 338% above median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 5N Plus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus (FPLSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.63, compared to a current price of $27.73 — trading 263.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.60%, which is 338% above median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 304.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.34. 5N Plus' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 5N Plus (FPLSF), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.60% 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 5N Plus (FPLSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.73 is trading 263.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.63.
GuruFocus considers 5N Plus to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FPLSF:
Pretax Margin %: 21.60% (338% above median its 10-year median of 4.93)
GF Value™: $7.63 vs. price of $27.73 (263.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 304.5% above the Chemicals median (#188 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FPLSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
5N Plus Inc is a Canadian-based company producing specialty semiconductors and performance materials. It operates in two segments: Specialty Semiconductors and Performance Materials. The Specialty Semiconductors segment manufactures and sells products used in several applications such as renewable energy, space satellites, and imaging. The Performance Materials segment manufactures and sells products that are used in several applications in pharmaceutical & healthcare, industrial, and catalytic and extractive. Main products are sold as active pharmaceutical ingredients, animal feed additives, specialized chemicals, commercial-grade metals, alloys, and engineered powders. The maximum revenue is derived from the Specialty Semiconductors segment.
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