Tianqi LithiumTQLCF 57 Pretax Margin % is 73.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 53.51. GuruFocus rates TQLCF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Tianqi Lithium ranks better than 98.67% on this metric.
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.
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Tianqi Lithium Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tianqi Lithium'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.
TQLCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianqi Lithium's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) has a Pretax Margin % of 73.09% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 53.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #21 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Tianqi Lithium's Pretax Margin % too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current Pretax Margin % of 73.09% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 53.51. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Tianqi Lithium's value of 73.09% is 1268.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #21 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #21 out of 1584 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Tianqi Lithium in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Tianqi Lithium's value of 73.09% is 1268.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 53.51 vs. the industry median of 5.34, Tianqi Lithium 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 5.34, based on 1,584 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. Tianqi Lithium's current Pretax Margin % of 73.09% is 1268.7% 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 Tianqi Lithium 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. Tianqi Lithium's current Pretax Margin % is 73.09%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 53.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.95, compared to a current price of $8.75 — trading 121.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 73.09%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 53.51 and 1268.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.34. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF), the current Pretax Margin % is 73.09% 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.75 is trading 121.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.95.
GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TQLCF:
Pretax Margin %: 73.09% (37% above median its 10-year median of 53.51)
GF Value™: $3.95 vs. price of $8.75 (121.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1268.7% above the Chemicals median (#21 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TQLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
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