Nippon Kayaku CoNPKYF 79 Pretax Margin % is 12.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 11.45. GuruFocus rates NPKYF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.03. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks better than 79.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Kayaku Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NPKYF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.57 Med: 11.45 Max: 14.08
Current: 13.89
NPKYF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.18% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs NPKYF: 13.89
Nippon Kayaku Co (OTCPK:NPKYF) 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 Kayaku Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nippon Kayaku Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Kayaku Co'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, Nippon Kayaku 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 Kayaku Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku 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 Kayaku Co (NPKYF) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.86% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 11.45. Over the past decade, Nippon Kayaku Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.57 to 14.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #329 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.86% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 11.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.57 to a high of 14.08. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 12.86% is 141.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #329 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #329 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Nippon Kayaku Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Nippon Kayaku Co's value of 12.86% is 141.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Kayaku Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.57 to 14.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.45 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Nippon Kayaku 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 1,580 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. Nippon Kayaku Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.86% is 141.5% 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 Kayaku 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 Kayaku Co's current Pretax Margin % is 12.86%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 11.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 12.86%. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.03, compared to a current price of $8.44 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.86%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 11.45 and 141.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Kayaku Co (NPKYF), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.86% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kayaku Co (NPKYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.44 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.03.
Key valuation signals for NPKYF:
Pretax Margin %: 12.86% (12% above median its 10-year median of 11.45)
GF Value™: $7.03 vs. price of $8.44 (20.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 141.5% above the Chemicals median (#329 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPKYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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