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Multi-ChemSGX:AWZ -0.54%78 Pretax Margin % is 4.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 4.60. GuruFocus rates SGX:AWZ with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of S$2.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, Multi-Chem ranks better than 56.28% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Multi-Chem's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$15.9 Mil. Multi-Chem's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$353.0 Mil. Therefore, Multi-Chem's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Multi-Chem's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:AWZ'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.76 Med: 4.6 Max: 5.96
Current: 5.04
SGX:AWZ's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 56.28% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs SGX:AWZ: 5.04
Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) 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.
Multi-Chem Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Multi-Chem Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Multi-Chem'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.
SGX:AWZ vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Multi-Chem'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.
Multi-Chem Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Multi-Chem's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Multi-Chem'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.
Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.51% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Multi-Chem and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.60. Over the past decade, Multi-Chem's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.76 to 5.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Multi-Chem ranks #1083 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Multi-Chem's Pretax Margin % too high?
Multi-Chem's current Pretax Margin % of 4.51% is near median its 10-year median of 4.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.76 to a high of 5.96. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Multi-Chem's value of 4.51% is 26% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Multi-Chem ranks #1083 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Multi-Chem has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Multi-Chem's Pretax Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Multi-Chem ranks #1083 out of 2477 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Multi-Chem in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Multi-Chem's value of 4.51% is 26% above this benchmark. Historically, Multi-Chem's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.76 to 5.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Multi-Chem 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,477 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. Multi-Chem's current Pretax Margin % of 4.51% is 26% 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 Multi-Chem and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Multi-Chem's current Pretax Margin % is 4.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Multi-Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$2.64, compared to a current price of S$3.66 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 26% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Multi-Chem's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.51% 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 Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Multi-Chem stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$3.66 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$2.64.
GuruFocus considers Multi-Chem to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:AWZ:
Pretax Margin %: 4.51% (near median its 10-year median of 4.60)
GF Value™: S$2.64 vs. price of S$3.66 (38.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26% above the Hardware median (#1083 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:AWZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Multi-Chem Ltd is a drilling service provider and distributes specialty chemicals and materials to printed circuit board manufacturers. It operates in two business segments: PCB business and IT business. PCB business, which provides precision drilling services to PCB fabricators and distributes specialty chemicals and other PCB-related products and equipment to PCB manufacturers. IT business, which relates to the distribution of hardware and software relating to Internet and network products and the provision of maintenance services for such products. The company derives mahortiy of its revenue from IT business. Geographically, operates in Singapore, Greater China India Vietnam, and Other countries, majority of the revenue from Singapore.
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