Cathay Chemical WorksTPE:1713 +0.71%75 Pretax Margin % is 145.06% as of Dec. 2025, which is 538% above its 10-year median of 22.74. GuruFocus rates TPE:1713 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Cathay Chemical Works ranks better than 99.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Chemical Works's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1713'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.09 Med: 22.74 Max: 293.34
Current: 130.62
TPE:1713's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 99.56% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs TPE:1713: 130.62
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) 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.
Cathay Chemical Works Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cathay Chemical Works Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Chemical Works'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.
TPE:1713 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Cathay Chemical Works'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.
Cathay Chemical Works Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Cathay Chemical Works's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Chemical Works'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.
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) has a Pretax Margin % of 145.06% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cathay Chemical Works and its competitors. This is 538% above median its historical median of 22.74. Over the past decade, Cathay Chemical Works' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.09 to 293.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #7 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Cathay Chemical Works' Pretax Margin % too high?
Cathay Chemical Works' current Pretax Margin % of 145.06% is 538% above median its 10-year median of 22.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.09 to a high of 293.34. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 145.06% is 2621.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #7 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Chemical Works has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Chemical Works' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Cathay Chemical Works ranks #7 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cathay Chemical Works in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 145.06% is 2621.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Chemical Works' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.09 to 293.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.74 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Cathay Chemical Works 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 1,579 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. Cathay Chemical Works's current Pretax Margin % of 145.06% is 2621.6% 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 Cathay Chemical Works 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. Cathay Chemical Works's current Pretax Margin % is 145.06%, which is 538% above median its own 10-year median of 22.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Chemical Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.86, compared to a current price of NT$49.65 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 145.06%, which is 538% above median its 10-year median of 22.74 and 2621.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Cathay Chemical Works' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713), the current Pretax Margin % is 145.06% 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$49.65 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.86.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:
Pretax Margin %: 145.06% (538% above median its 10-year median of 22.74)
GF Value™: NT$42.86 vs. price of NT$49.65 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2621.6% above the Chemicals median (#7 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
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