CelaneseFRA:DG3 -0.45%69 Pretax Margin % is 3.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 16.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:DG3 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Celanese ranks worse than 88.03% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Celanese's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €71 Mil. Celanese's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,022 Mil. Therefore, Celanese's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Celanese's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DG3'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.78 Med: 16.6 Max: 39.81
Current: -11.91
FRA:DG3's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 88.03% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs FRA:DG3: -11.91
Celanese (FRA:DG3) 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.
Celanese Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Celanese Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Celanese'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.
FRA:DG3 vs OLN, HUN, REX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Celanese'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.
Celanese Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Celanese's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Celanese'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.
Celanese (FRA:DG3) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.51% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Celanese and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 16.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #1390 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Celanese's Pretax Margin % too high?
Celanese's current Pretax Margin % of 3.51% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 16.60. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Celanese's value of 3.51% is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Celanese ranks #1390 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Celanese has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celanese's Pretax Margin % compare to OLN and HUN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #1390 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Celanese in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Celanese's value of 3.51% is 34.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.60 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Celanese has consistently been below 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. Celanese's current Pretax Margin % of 3.51% is 34.1% below 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 Celanese 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. Celanese's current Pretax Margin % is 3.51%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 16.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celanese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese (FRA:DG3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €61.97, compared to a current price of €39.95 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.51%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 16.60 and 34.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Celanese's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.51% 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €39.95 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €61.97.
GuruFocus considers Celanese to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DG3:
Pretax Margin %: 3.51% (79% below median its 10-year median of 16.60)
GF Value™: €61.97 vs. price of €39.95 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% below the Chemicals median (#1390 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DG3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
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