Speb AdhesivesNSE:SPEB +2.29%21 Pretax Margin % is 16.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 15.59. GuruFocus rates NSE:SPEB with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Speb Adhesives ranks better than 87.72% 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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Speb Adhesives Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Speb Adhesives'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.
NSE:SPEB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Speb Adhesives'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.
Speb Adhesives Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Speb Adhesives's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Speb Adhesives'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.
Speb Adhesives (NSE:SPEB) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.99% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Speb Adhesives and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.59. Over the past decade, Speb Adhesives' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.57 to 18.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Speb Adhesives ranks #194 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Speb Adhesives' Pretax Margin % too high?
Speb Adhesives' current Pretax Margin % of 16.99% is near median its 10-year median of 15.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.57 to a high of 18.85. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Speb Adhesives' value of 16.99% is 219.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Speb Adhesives ranks #194 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Speb Adhesives has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Speb Adhesives' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Speb Adhesives ranks #194 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Speb Adhesives in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Speb Adhesives' value of 16.99% is 219.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Speb Adhesives' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.57 to 18.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.59 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Speb Adhesives 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. Speb Adhesives's current Pretax Margin % of 16.99% is 219.1% 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 Speb Adhesives 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. Speb Adhesives's current Pretax Margin % is 16.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Speb Adhesives stock overvalued right now?
Speb Adhesives (NSE:SPEB) has a current Pretax Margin % of 16.99%. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.59 and 219.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Speb Adhesives' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 4 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 Speb Adhesives (NSE:SPEB), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.99% 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.
Speb Adhesives Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of solvent-based synthetic rubber adhesives and offers water-based adhesives. The company focuses on in-house manufacturing of solvent-based adhesives, with water-based adhesives being produced on a contractual manufacturing basis. Its product portfolio includes various products customized for industrial and retail applications, such as multi-purpose adhesives, spray-grade adhesives, premium bonding adhesives, Ducting and Insulation adhesives, woodworking adhesives, footwear-grade adhesives, and adhesives used in Generator Sets. The company operates a B2B model through three business channels: dealer-distribution network, industrial sales, and government supply contracts. It generates the majority of its revenue from overseas markets.
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