Chemical And Allied ProductsNSA:CAPP 60 Pretax Margin % is 20.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 20.36. GuruFocus rates NSA:CAPP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦57.31 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Chemical And Allied Products ranks better than 91.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chemical And Allied Products's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:CAPP'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.16 Med: 20.36 Max: 33.87
Current: 21.16
NSA:CAPP's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 91.29% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs NSA:CAPP: 21.16
Chemical And Allied Products (NSA:CAPP) 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.
Chemical And Allied Products Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Chemical And Allied Products 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.
Chemical And Allied Products Pretax Margin % Chart
NSA:CAPP vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Chemical And Allied Products'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.
Chemical And Allied Products Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemical And Allied Products's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemical And Allied Products'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.
Chemical And Allied Products (NSA:CAPP) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.64% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Chemical And Allied Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.36. Over the past decade, Chemical And Allied Products' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.16 to 33.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemical And Allied Products ranks #138 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Chemical And Allied Products' Pretax Margin % too high?
Chemical And Allied Products' current Pretax Margin % of 20.64% is near median its 10-year median of 20.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.16 to a high of 33.87. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Chemical And Allied Products' value of 20.64% is 287.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemical And Allied Products ranks #138 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chemical And Allied Products has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemical And Allied Products' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chemical And Allied Products ranks #138 out of 1585 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Chemical And Allied Products in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Chemical And Allied Products' value of 20.64% is 287.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemical And Allied Products' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.16 to 33.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.36 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Chemical And Allied Products 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. Chemical And Allied Products's current Pretax Margin % of 20.64% is 287.2% 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 Chemical And Allied Products 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. Chemical And Allied Products's current Pretax Margin % is 20.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemical And Allied Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical And Allied Products (NSA:CAPP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦57.31, compared to a current price of ₦175.10 — trading 205.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.36 and 287.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Chemical And Allied Products' overall GF Score™ is 60/100. 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 Chemical And Allied Products (NSA:CAPP), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.64% 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 Chemical And Allied Products (NSA:CAPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical And Allied Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦175.10 is trading 205.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦57.31.
GuruFocus considers Chemical And Allied Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:CAPP:
Pretax Margin %: 20.64% (near median its 10-year median of 20.36)
GF Value™: ₦57.31 vs. price of ₦175.10 (205.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 287.2% above the Chemicals median (#138 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:CAPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemical And Allied Products PLC is involved in the manufacturing and sale of paints. The company has only one reportable segment for the sale of paints in Nigeria. The company is is a technological licensee of AkzoNobel Coatings International B.V. The company also operates in the marine and protective coatings segment through distribution of the Hempel brand. It operates within the premium and standard segments of the Paints and Coatings market with flagship brands such as Dulux positioned in the premium segment, Caplux and Sandtex in the standard segment. Its brands are Dulux, caplux, Sandtex, and HEMPEL. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Nigeria.
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