Archroma PakistanKAR:ARPL 64 Pretax Margin % is 8.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 12.43. GuruFocus rates KAR:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨457.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Archroma Pakistan ranks better than 63.8% on this metric.
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.
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Archroma Pakistan Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Archroma Pakistan'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Archroma Pakistan'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.
Archroma Pakistan Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Archroma Pakistan's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archroma Pakistan'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.
Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.08% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 12.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #572 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Archroma Pakistan's Pretax Margin % too high?
Archroma Pakistan's current Pretax Margin % of 8.08% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 12.43. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Archroma Pakistan's value of 8.08% is 51.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #572 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Archroma Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archroma Pakistan's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #572 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Archroma Pakistan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Archroma Pakistan's value of 8.08% is 51.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.43 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Archroma Pakistan 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 1,580 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. Archroma Pakistan's current Pretax Margin % of 8.08% is 51.7% 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 Archroma Pakistan 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. Archroma Pakistan's current Pretax Margin % is 8.08%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 12.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archroma Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨457.27, compared to a current price of ₨399.98 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.08%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 12.43 and 51.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Archroma Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.08% 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨399.98 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨457.27.
GuruFocus considers Archroma Pakistan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ARPL:
Pretax Margin %: 8.08% (35% below median its 10-year median of 12.43)
GF Value™: ₨457.27 vs. price of ₨399.98 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% above the Chemicals median (#572 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ARPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archroma Pakistan Ltd is a Pakistan-based color and specialty chemicals company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals, dyes, and chemicals for textiles, paper, packaging, coatings, and construction. The company provides services for managing whiteness, coloration, and special coatings across all types of paper. The company's key revenue comes from domestic sales.
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