The historical rank and industry rank for Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600889'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -72.87 Med: -26.81 Max: 20.82
Current: -16.97
SHSE:600889's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 90.34% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs SHSE:600889: -16.97
Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co (SHSE:600889) 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.
Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Chemicals subindustry, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co'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.
Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co'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.
Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co (SHSE:600889) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.69% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co ranks #1422 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's current Pretax Margin % is 5.69%. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's value of 5.69% is 6.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co ranks #1422 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co ranks #1422 out of 1574 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's value of 5.69% is 6.6% above this benchmark. 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 1,574 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. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.69% is 6.6% 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 Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co 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. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's current Pretax Margin % is 5.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co (SHSE:600889) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.82, compared to a current price of ¥16.77 — trading 188.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.69% and 6.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.34. Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co's 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 Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co (SHSE:600889), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.69% 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 Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co (SHSE:600889) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥16.77 is trading 188.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.82.
GuruFocus considers Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600889:
Pretax Margin %: 5.69%
GF Value™: ¥5.82 vs. price of ¥16.77 (188.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% above the Chemicals median (#1422 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600889 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nanjing Chemical Fibre Co Ltd is a China-based company mainly engaged in the production and operation of viscose fiber and tap water. The company produces Jinling brand viscose fiber which is sold in China and exported to South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Europe and the United States. Its water plant is located at Yanziji, Qixia District, Nanjing, and has a water supply capacity of approx. 150,000 tons/day. The company provides tap water service to enterprises in the economic and technological development zone and its surrounding factories and residential quarters.
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