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The historical rank and industry rank for Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603663'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.99 Med: 14.74 Max: 19.2
Current: 15.23
SHSE:603663's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.75% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs SHSE:603663: 15.23
Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co (SHSE:603663) 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.
Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sanxiang Advanced Materials 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.
Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co Pretax Margin % Chart
SHSE:603663 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sanxiang Advanced Materials 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.
Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanxiang Advanced Materials 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.
Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co (SHSE:603663) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.79% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 14.74. Over the past decade, Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.99 to 19.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co ranks #288 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's current Pretax Margin % of 18.79% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 14.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.99 to a high of 19.20. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's value of 18.79% is 251.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co ranks #288 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co ranks #288 out of 1578 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's value of 18.79% is 251.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.99 to 19.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.74 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co 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 5.35, based on 1,578 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. Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's current Pretax Margin % of 18.79% is 251.2% 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 Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's current Pretax Margin % is 18.79%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 14.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co (SHSE:603663) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥21.39, compared to a current price of ¥68.61 — trading 220.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.79%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 14.74 and 251.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co (SHSE:603663), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.79% 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 Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co (SHSE:603663) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥68.61 is trading 220.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥21.39.
GuruFocus considers Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603663:
Pretax Margin %: 18.79% (27% above median its 10-year median of 14.74)
GF Value™: ¥21.39 vs. price of ¥68.61 (220.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 251.2% above the Chemicals median (#288 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603663 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co Business Description
Sanxiang Advanced Materials Co Ltd produces, manufactures, and sells new materials such as varieties of zirconia, magnesium, and advanced ceramics. Its products are widely used in aerospace, military, fire-resistant and wear-resistant materials, ceramic glazes, and other industries. The company's business segments include the zirconium series, magnesium series, and advanced ceramic series through which it offers products like nano zirconium oxide, zirconium oxychloride, lightweight new materials, casting new materials, magnesium aluminum alloys, and others.
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