BraskemMEX:BAKN 46 Pretax Margin % is 6.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:BAKN with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN134.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Braskem ranks worse than 81.12% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Braskem's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,286 Mil. Braskem's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN53,406 Mil. Therefore, Braskem's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Braskem's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BAKN'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.91 Med: -2.16 Max: 17
Current: -4.06
MEX:BAKN's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 81.12% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs MEX:BAKN: -4.06
Braskem (MEX:BAKN) 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.
Braskem Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Braskem Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Braskem'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, Braskem'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.
Braskem Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Braskem's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Braskem'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.
Braskem (MEX:BAKN) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.15% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Braskem and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Braskem ranks #1285 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Braskem's Pretax Margin % too high?
Braskem's current Pretax Margin % is 6.15%. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Braskem's value of 6.15% is 15.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Braskem ranks #1285 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Braskem has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Braskem's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Braskem ranks #1285 out of 1584 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Braskem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Braskem's value of 6.15% is 15.2% above this benchmark. 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 1,584 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. Braskem's current Pretax Margin % of 6.15% is 15.2% 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 Braskem 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. Braskem's current Pretax Margin % is 6.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Braskem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braskem (MEX:BAKN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN134.71, compared to a current price of MXN57.50 — trading 57.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.15% and 15.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.34. Braskem's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Braskem (MEX:BAKN), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.15% 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 Braskem (MEX:BAKN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braskem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN57.50 is trading 57.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN134.71.
GuruFocus considers Braskem to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BAKN:
Pretax Margin %: 6.15%
GF Value™: MXN134.71 vs. price of MXN57.50 (57.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% above the Chemicals median (#1285 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BAKN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Braskem SA is engaged in the manufacture, sale, import and export of chemicals, petrochemicals and fuels, as well as the production, supply and sale of utilities such as steam, water, compressed air and industrial gases. It also provides industrial services and is engaged in the production, supply and sale of electric energy and gas for its own use and use by other companies. Its segments include Brazil, USA and Europe; and Mexico. The Brazil segments delivered the majority of the revenue from the production and sale of chemicals; the supply of electricity and other inputs produced in these complexes to second-generation producers located in the petrochemical complexes; and the production and sale of PE, including the production of green PE made from renewable resources, and of PP.
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