San Fu Chemical CoTPE:4755 -0.37%82 Pretax Margin % is 13.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 11.80. GuruFocus rates TPE:4755 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$127.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, San Fu Chemical Co ranks better than 68.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for San Fu Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4755'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.48 Med: 11.8 Max: 19.1
Current: 10.06
TPE:4755's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 68.7% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs TPE:4755: 10.06
San Fu Chemical Co (TPE:4755) 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.
San Fu Chemical Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
San Fu Chemical Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for San Fu Chemical Co'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:4755 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, San Fu Chemical 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.
San Fu Chemical Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, San Fu Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where San Fu Chemical 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.
San Fu Chemical Co (TPE:4755) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.56% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on San Fu Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 11.80. Over the past decade, San Fu Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.48 to 19.10. According to the industry distribution chart, San Fu Chemical Co ranks #493 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is San Fu Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
San Fu Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.56% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 11.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.48 to a high of 19.10. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. San Fu Chemical Co's value of 13.56% is 153.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, San Fu Chemical Co ranks #493 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, San Fu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does San Fu Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, San Fu Chemical Co ranks #493 out of 1575 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts San Fu Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. San Fu Chemical Co's value of 13.56% is 153.5% above this benchmark. Historically, San Fu Chemical Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.48 to 19.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.80 vs. the industry median of 5.35, San Fu Chemical 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 1,575 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. San Fu Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 13.56% is 153.5% 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 San Fu Chemical 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. San Fu Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % is 13.56%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 11.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is San Fu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Fu Chemical Co (TPE:4755) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$127.39, compared to a current price of NT$134.00 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.56%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 11.80 and 153.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. San Fu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 San Fu Chemical Co (TPE:4755), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.56% 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 San Fu Chemical Co (TPE:4755) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Fu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$134.00 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$127.39.
GuruFocus considers San Fu Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4755:
Pretax Margin %: 13.56% (15% above median its 10-year median of 11.80)
GF Value™: NT$127.39 vs. price of NT$134.00 (5.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 153.5% above the Chemicals median (#493 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4755 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
San Fu Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in investing in the manufacture and sales of various chemical products. The company's products and services are: Precision chemicals, Basic chemicals, Food ingredients and additives, Grinding fluid outsourcing, Developer waste liquid recycling, and Commissioned inspection. It operates in two segments: Department of fine and high fine chemicals: Mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of chemical cleaning and etching agents; Department of basic chemicals: Mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of food additives. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Department of fine and high fine chemicals segment.
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