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Lotte Chemical PakistanKAR:LOTCHEM +0.79%72 Pretax Margin % is 11.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 8.69. GuruFocus rates KAR:LOTCHEM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨18.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks worse than 56.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:LOTCHEM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35 Med: 8.69 Max: 15.72
Current: 3.94
KAR:LOTCHEM's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 56.15% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs KAR:LOTCHEM: 3.94
Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) 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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lotte Chemical Pakistan 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.
KAR:LOTCHEM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lotte Chemical 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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotte Chemical 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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.56% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lotte Chemical Pakistan and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 8.69. Over the past decade, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.35 to 15.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #886 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current Pretax Margin % of 11.56% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 8.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 15.72. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's value of 11.56% is 116.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #886 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lotte Chemical Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #886 out of 1578 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lotte Chemical Pakistan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's value of 11.56% is 116.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.35 to 15.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.69 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Lotte Chemical 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 5.35, based on 1,578 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. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current Pretax Margin % of 11.56% is 116.1% 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current Pretax Margin % is 11.56%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 8.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨18.66, compared to a current price of ₨30.58 — trading 63.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.56%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 8.69 and 116.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.56% 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨30.58 is trading 63.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨18.66.
GuruFocus considers Lotte Chemical Pakistan to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:LOTCHEM:
Pretax Margin %: 11.56% (33% above median its 10-year median of 8.69)
GF Value™: ₨18.66 vs. price of ₨30.58 (63.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 116.1% above the Chemicals median (#886 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:LOTCHEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA). PTA is a key raw material used in the production of polyester fiber, polyester filament yarn, polyester film, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
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