The historical rank and industry rank for China Sunsine Chemical Holdings's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CHM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.88 Med: 16.73 Max: 21.67
Current: 15.33
HAM:CHM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 82.08% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs HAM:CHM: 15.33
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (HAM:CHM) 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.
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings 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.
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Pretax Margin % Chart
HAM:CHM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings'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.
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Sunsine Chemical Holdings'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.
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (HAM:CHM) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.42% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Sunsine Chemical Holdings and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 16.73. Over the past decade, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.88 to 21.67. According to the industry distribution chart, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings ranks #282 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' Pretax Margin % too high?
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' current Pretax Margin % of 12.42% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 16.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.88 to a high of 21.67. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' value of 12.42% is 132.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings ranks #282 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings ranks #282 out of 1574 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places China Sunsine Chemical Holdings in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' value of 12.42% is 132.6% above this benchmark. Historically, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.88 to 21.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.73 vs. the industry median of 5.34, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings 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 1,574 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. China Sunsine Chemical Holdings's current Pretax Margin % of 12.42% is 132.6% 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 China Sunsine Chemical Holdings 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. China Sunsine Chemical Holdings's current Pretax Margin % is 12.42%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 16.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Sunsine Chemical Holdings stock overvalued right now?
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (HAM:CHM) has a current Pretax Margin % of 12.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.20, compared to a current price of €0.34 — trading 70% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.42%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 16.73 and 132.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.34. China Sunsine Chemical Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (HAM:CHM), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.42% 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 China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (HAM:CHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Sunsine Chemical Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.34 is trading 70% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.20.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CHM:
Pretax Margin %: 12.42% (26% below median its 10-year median of 16.73)
GF Value™: €0.20 vs. price of €0.34 (70% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132.6% above the Chemicals median (#282 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Business Description
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates as a specialty chemical producer selling rubber accelerators, insoluble sulphur, and antioxidants. Its products have applications in tyres and other rubber-related products such as shoes, belts, and hoses. The group's reportable business segments are the manufacturing and sale of rubber chemicals (Rubber chemicals), the production and supply of heating power (Heating power), and waste management (Waste treatment). A majority of its revenue is generated from the Rubber chemicals segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China, followed by other Asian markets, America, Europe, and other regions.
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