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Chemfab AlkaliesNSE:CHEMFAB -0.88%72 Pretax Margin % is 1.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 12.53. GuruFocus rates NSE:CHEMFAB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹578.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Chemfab Alkalies ranks worse than 74.02% on this metric.
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.
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Chemfab Alkalies Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chemfab Alkalies's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
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NSE:CHEMFAB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Chemfab Alkalies'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.
Chemfab Alkalies Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemfab Alkalies's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemfab Alkalies'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.
Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.64% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Chemfab Alkalies and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 12.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #1168 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Chemfab Alkalies' Pretax Margin % too high?
Chemfab Alkalies' current Pretax Margin % of 1.64% is 87% below median its 10-year median of 12.53. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Chemfab Alkalies' value of 1.64% is 69.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #1168 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chemfab Alkalies has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemfab Alkalies' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #1168 out of 1578 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Chemfab Alkalies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Chemfab Alkalies' value of 1.64% is 69.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.53 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Chemfab Alkalies has consistently been below 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. Chemfab Alkalies's current Pretax Margin % of 1.64% is 69.3% below 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 Chemfab Alkalies 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. Chemfab Alkalies's current Pretax Margin % is 1.64%, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 12.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemfab Alkalies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹578.42, compared to a current price of ₹373.30 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.64%, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 12.53 and 69.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Chemfab Alkalies' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.64% 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 Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemfab Alkalies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹373.30 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹578.42.
GuruFocus considers Chemfab Alkalies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CHEMFAB:
Pretax Margin %: 1.64% (87% below median its 10-year median of 12.53)
GF Value™: ₹578.42 vs. price of ₹373.30 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.3% below the Chemicals median (#1168 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CHEMFAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemfab Alkalies Ltd is a chemical company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of Caustic Soda Lye, Caustic Soda Flakes, Hydrogen Gas, Liquid Chlorine, Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hypochlorite or Bleach Liquor. The company's operating segment includes Chemicals and related Products/Services and PVC-O Pipes. It generates maximum revenue from the Chemicals and related Products/Services segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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