The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:M3C'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 4.55 Max: 9.24
Current: 0.02
HAM:M3C's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 73.5% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs HAM:M3C: 0.02
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) 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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Mitsubishi Chemical Group 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.
HAM:M3C vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsubishi Chemical Group'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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Chemical Group'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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) has a Pretax Margin % of -9.17% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Mitsubishi Chemical Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.02 to 9.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #1165 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Pretax Margin % is -9.17%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 9.24. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #1165 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsubishi Chemical Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #1165 out of 1585 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Mitsubishi Chemical Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Historically, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.02 to 9.24 over the past decade. 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. 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group 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. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Pretax Margin % is -9.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock overvalued right now?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) has a current Pretax Margin % of -9.17%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.16, compared to a current price of €5.84 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -9.17%. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 11 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C), the current Pretax Margin % is -9.17% 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (HAM:M3C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.84 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.16.
Key valuation signals for HAM:M3C:
Pretax Margin %: -9.17%
GF Value™: €4.16 vs. price of €5.84 (40.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:M3C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp is a holding company which manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. It organizes itself into five segments. The Basic Materials & Polymers segment covers petrochemical substrates, polyolefins, basic chemicals, sustainable polymers, engineering plastics, and carbon. The Industrial Gas segment focuses on industrial gases. The MMA & Derivatives segment includes MMA, PMMA, coatings, additives, and fine chemicals. The Pharmacy segment is engaged in medicines, and the Specialty Materials segment handles advanced films and polymers, advanced solutions, and advanced composites. The Others segment includes businesses such as engineering, transportation, and warehousing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial gas segment.
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