Hexpol ABHXPLF 85 Pretax Margin % is 14.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 14.93. GuruFocus rates HXPLF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Hexpol AB ranks better than 78.55% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Hexpol AB's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $73 Mil. Hexpol AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $512 Mil. Therefore, Hexpol AB's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexpol AB's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HXPLF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.95 Med: 14.93 Max: 18.94
Current: 13.52
HXPLF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.55% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs HXPLF: 13.52
Hexpol AB (OTCPK:HXPLF) 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.
Hexpol AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hexpol AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexpol AB'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.
HXPLF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexpol AB'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.
Hexpol AB Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexpol AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexpol AB'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.
Hexpol AB (HXPLF) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.24% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hexpol AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.93. Over the past decade, Hexpol AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.95 to 18.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #340 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Hexpol AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hexpol AB's current Pretax Margin % of 14.24% is near median its 10-year median of 14.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.95 to a high of 18.94. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Hexpol AB's value of 14.24% is 167.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #340 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hexpol AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexpol AB's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexpol AB ranks #340 out of 1585 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hexpol AB in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Hexpol AB's value of 14.24% is 167.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexpol AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.95 to 18.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.93 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Hexpol AB 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. Hexpol AB's current Pretax Margin % of 14.24% is 167.2% 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 Hexpol AB 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. Hexpol AB's current Pretax Margin % is 14.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexpol AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB (HXPLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.62, compared to a current price of $7.41 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.93 and 167.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Hexpol AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.24% 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 Hexpol AB (HXPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexpol AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.41 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.62.
GuruFocus considers Hexpol AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HXPLF:
Pretax Margin %: 14.24% (near median its 10-year median of 14.93)
GF Value™: $9.62 vs. price of $7.41 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 167.2% above the Chemicals median (#340 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HXPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexpol AB manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The compounding segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, sells synthetic rubber to the automotive, aerospace, footwear, and pharmaceutical industries. The company's synthetic rubber products are used in the production of tires, hoses, seals, footwear, and pharmaceuticals. The engineered products segment sells gaskets used in plate heat exchangers, forklift wheels, and castor wheels. The Americas generates the majority of its revenue from geographic market.
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