Nankai Chemical CoTSE:4040 -1.14%73 Pretax Margin % is 29.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 509% above its 10-year median of 4.91. GuruFocus rates TSE:4040 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,860.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Nankai Chemical Co ranks better than 89.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nankai Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4040'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 4.91 Max: 19.4
Current: 19.4
TSE:4040's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.42% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs TSE:4040: 19.40
Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) 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.
Nankai Chemical Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nankai Chemical Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nankai 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Nankai 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.
Nankai Chemical Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nankai Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nankai 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.
Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) has a Pretax Margin % of 29.92% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nankai Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 509% above median its historical median of 4.91. Over the past decade, Nankai Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.42 to 19.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #167 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Nankai Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nankai Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 29.92% is 509% above median its 10-year median of 4.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 19.40. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Nankai Chemical Co's value of 29.92% is 461.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #167 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nankai Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nankai Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nankai Chemical Co ranks #167 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Nankai Chemical Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Nankai Chemical Co's value of 29.92% is 461.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Nankai Chemical Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.42 to 19.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.91 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Nankai 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 5.33, 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. Nankai Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 29.92% is 461.4% 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 Nankai Chemical Co 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. Nankai Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % is 29.92%, which is 509% above median its own 10-year median of 4.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nankai Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,860.33, compared to a current price of 円3,470.00 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 29.92%, which is 509% above median its 10-year median of 4.91 and 461.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Nankai Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040), the current Pretax Margin % is 29.92% 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 Nankai Chemical Co (TSE:4040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nankai Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,470.00 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,860.33.
GuruFocus considers Nankai Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4040:
Pretax Margin %: 29.92% (509% above median its 10-year median of 4.91)
GF Value™: 円2,860.33 vs. price of 円3,470.00 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 461.4% above the Chemicals median (#167 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nankai Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of chemical products, agricultural products, quasi-drugs and food additives. collecting, transporting, and recycling of industrial wastes.
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