Nippon Paint Holdings CoNPCPF 79 Pretax Margin % is 13.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 11.54. GuruFocus rates NPCPF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks better than 72.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NPCPF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.98 Med: 11.54 Max: 14.39
Current: 11.59
NPCPF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 72.56% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs NPCPF: 11.59
Nippon Paint Holdings Co (OTCPK:NPCPF) 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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Paint Holdings Co 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.
NPCPF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Paint Holdings Co'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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Paint Holdings Co'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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co (NPCPF) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.84% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Paint Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 11.54. Over the past decade, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.98 to 14.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #435 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.84% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 11.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.98 to a high of 14.39. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's value of 13.84% is 159.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #435 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Paint Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #435 out of 1585 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Nippon Paint Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's value of 13.84% is 159.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.98 to 14.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.54 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Nippon Paint Holdings Co 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. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.84% is 159.7% 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 Nippon Paint Holdings Co 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. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current Pretax Margin % is 13.84%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 11.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Paint Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paint Holdings Co (NPCPF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.04, compared to a current price of $7.05 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.84%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 11.54 and 159.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Nippon Paint Holdings Co (NPCPF), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.84% 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 Nippon Paint Holdings Co (NPCPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paint Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.05 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.04.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Paint Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NPCPF:
Pretax Margin %: 13.84% (20% above median its 10-year median of 11.54)
GF Value™: $8.04 vs. price of $7.05 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 159.7% above the Chemicals median (#435 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPCPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Paint is a global paint company with operations in over 50 countries. About two-thirds of sales are in decorative paint, serving mostly residential and some commercial customers. It has the dominant share of the paint markets in China and some smaller Asian countries, as well as Australia. In other regions, it's often one of the three largest players. Its products are distributed via paint and home improvement retailers, some 300,000 distributors globally. Household brands include Nipsea, Nippon Paint, Dulux (in Asia, the Pacific, and Europe), British Paints, Betek Boya, and Alina, among others. About one-fourth of sales are in industrial coatings and paints. Here, customer groups include manufacturers of automotive and industrial products.
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