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Samurai 2K AerosolSGX:Y8E 45 Pretax Margin % is 13.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 14.91. GuruFocus rates SGX:Y8E with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Samurai 2K Aerosol ranks better than 95.71% 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.
Samurai 2K Aerosol Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Samurai 2K Aerosol Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samurai 2K Aerosol'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:Y8E vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Samurai 2K Aerosol'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.
Samurai 2K Aerosol Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Samurai 2K Aerosol's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samurai 2K Aerosol'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.
Samurai 2K Aerosol (SGX:Y8E) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.06% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Samurai 2K Aerosol and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 14.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Samurai 2K Aerosol ranks #68 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Samurai 2K Aerosol's Pretax Margin % too high?
Samurai 2K Aerosol's current Pretax Margin % of 13.06% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 14.91. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.19. Samurai 2K Aerosol's value of 13.06% is 111% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samurai 2K Aerosol ranks #68 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samurai 2K Aerosol has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samurai 2K Aerosol's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Samurai 2K Aerosol ranks #68 out of 1585 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Samurai 2K Aerosol in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.19. Samurai 2K Aerosol's value of 13.06% is 111% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.91 vs. the industry median of 6.19, Samurai 2K Aerosol 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 6.19, 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. Samurai 2K Aerosol's current Pretax Margin % of 13.06% is 111% 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 Samurai 2K Aerosol and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samurai 2K Aerosol's current Pretax Margin % is 13.06%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 14.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samurai 2K Aerosol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samurai 2K Aerosol (SGX:Y8E) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.13, compared to a current price of S$0.15 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.06%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 14.91 and 111% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.19. Samurai 2K Aerosol's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Samurai 2K Aerosol (SGX:Y8E), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.06% 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 Samurai 2K Aerosol (SGX:Y8E) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samurai 2K Aerosol stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.15 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Samurai 2K Aerosol to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:Y8E:
Pretax Margin %: 13.06% (12% below median its 10-year median of 14.91)
GF Value™: S$0.13 vs. price of S$0.15 (16.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111% above the Chemicals median (#68 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:Y8E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samurai 2K Aerosol Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, is an aerosol coating specialist with a focus on coating solutions for the automotive refinishing and refurbishing industry. Its product portfolio comprises truck bed liner, epoxy marine surface primer, marine coating, boat deck granular textured epoxy primer, automobile body epoxy primer, and others. The company's operating segments include paint standard, paint premium, and maintenance and others. Maximum revenue is generated from the paint-standard segment, which includes standard color aerosol spray paint products. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, which derives maximum revenue, Indonesia, India, and Others.
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