Perimeter SolutionsPRM -1.76%45 Pretax Margin % is 39.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4139% above its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates PRM with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Perimeter Solutions ranks worse than 93.62% 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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Perimeter Solutions Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perimeter Solutions'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Perimeter Solutions'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.
Perimeter Solutions Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Perimeter Solutions's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perimeter Solutions'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.
Perimeter Solutions (PRM) has a Pretax Margin % of 39.85% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Perimeter Solutions and its competitors. This is 4139% above median its historical median of 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Perimeter Solutions ranks #1483 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Perimeter Solutions' Pretax Margin % too high?
Perimeter Solutions' current Pretax Margin % of 39.85% is 4139% above median its 10-year median of 0.94. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Perimeter Solutions' value of 39.85% is 646.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perimeter Solutions ranks #1483 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Perimeter Solutions has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perimeter Solutions' Pretax Margin % compare to BCPC and SXT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Perimeter Solutions ranks #1483 out of 1584 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Perimeter Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Perimeter Solutions' value of 39.85% is 646.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 5.34, Perimeter Solutions 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 5.34, based on 1,584 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. Perimeter Solutions's current Pretax Margin % of 39.85% is 646.3% 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 Perimeter Solutions and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perimeter Solutions's current Pretax Margin % is 39.85%, which is 4139% above median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perimeter Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perimeter Solutions (PRM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.74, compared to a current price of $35.18 — trading 98.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 39.85%, which is 4139% above median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 646.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.34. Perimeter Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Perimeter Solutions (PRM), the current Pretax Margin % is 39.85% 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 Perimeter Solutions (PRM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perimeter Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.18 is trading 98.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.74.
GuruFocus considers Perimeter Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PRM:
Pretax Margin %: 39.85% (4139% above median its 10-year median of 0.94)
GF Value™: $17.74 vs. price of $35.18 (98.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 646.3% above the Chemicals median (#1483 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perimeter Solutions Inc is a solutions provider for the Fire Safety and Specialty Products industries. The company's products and operations are managed and reported in two operating segments. Its Fire Safety segment provides fire retardants and firefighting foams, as well as specialized equipment and services typically offered in conjunction with the company's retardant and foam products. The Specialty Products segment develops, produces, and markets phosphorus pentasulfide (P2S5)-based products used in lubricant additives, as well as in pesticide, mining chemical, and battery applications.
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