Sika AGSKFOF -0.50%87 Pretax Margin % is 11.17% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 13.22. GuruFocus rates SKFOF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $293.99 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Sika AG ranks better than 73.8% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Sika AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $774 Mil. Sika AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $6,933 Mil. Therefore, Sika AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sika AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SKFOF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.89 Med: 13.22 Max: 14.44
Current: 12.1
SKFOF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.8% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs SKFOF: 12.10
Sika AG (OTCPK:SKFOF) 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.
Sika AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sika AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Sika AG'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.
SKFOF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sika AG'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.
Sika AG Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sika AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sika AG'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.
Sika AG (SKFOF) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.17% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sika AG and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 13.22. Over the past decade, Sika AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.89 to 14.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #414 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Sika AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sika AG's current Pretax Margin % of 11.17% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 13.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.89 to a high of 14.44. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Sika AG's value of 11.17% is 109.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #414 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sika AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sika AG's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #414 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Sika AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Sika AG's value of 11.17% is 109.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sika AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.89 to 14.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.22 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Sika AG 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 5.33, based on 1,580 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. Sika AG's current Pretax Margin % of 11.17% is 109.8% 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 Sika AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sika AG's current Pretax Margin % is 11.17%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 13.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sika AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG (SKFOF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $293.99, compared to a current price of $203.65 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.17%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 13.22 and 109.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Sika AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Sika AG (SKFOF), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.17% 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 Sika AG (SKFOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $203.65 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $293.99.
GuruFocus considers Sika AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SKFOF:
Pretax Margin %: 11.17% (16% below median its 10-year median of 13.22)
GF Value™: $293.99 vs. price of $203.65 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.8% above the Chemicals median (#414 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SKFOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1910, Sika produces specialty chemicals primarily used by the construction sector (85% of sales). Its products are mainly used for bonding, sealing, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Approximately 70% of its products have a positive impact on sustainability for customers. Sika has a global manufacturing footprint of more than 400 factories spread across over 100 countries.
87GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SKFOF
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SKFOF has been successfully added to your 
