Fuso Chemical CoTSE:4368 -6.73%83 Pretax Margin % is 22.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 23.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:4368 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,739.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Fuso Chemical Co ranks better than 94.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fuso Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4368'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.36 Med: 23.4 Max: 29.33
Current: 25.39
TSE:4368's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 94.36% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs TSE:4368: 25.39
Fuso Chemical Co (TSE:4368) 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.
Fuso Chemical Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Fuso Chemical Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fuso 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, Fuso 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.
Fuso Chemical Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Fuso Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fuso 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.
Fuso Chemical Co (TSE:4368) has a Pretax Margin % of 22.59% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Fuso Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.40. Over the past decade, Fuso Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 20.36 to 29.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuso Chemical Co ranks #89 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Fuso Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Fuso Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 22.59% is near median its 10-year median of 23.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.36 to a high of 29.33. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Fuso Chemical Co's value of 22.59% is 323.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuso Chemical Co ranks #89 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fuso Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuso Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Fuso Chemical Co ranks #89 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Fuso Chemical Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Fuso Chemical Co's value of 22.59% is 323.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Fuso Chemical Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 20.36 to 29.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.40 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Fuso 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. Fuso Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 22.59% is 323.8% 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 Fuso 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. Fuso Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % is 22.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuso Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuso Chemical Co (TSE:4368) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,739.59, compared to a current price of 円4,295.00 — trading 146.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 22.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.40 and 323.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Fuso Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Fuso Chemical Co (TSE:4368), the current Pretax Margin % is 22.59% 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 Fuso Chemical Co (TSE:4368) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuso Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,295.00 is trading 146.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,739.59.
GuruFocus considers Fuso Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4368:
Pretax Margin %: 22.59% (near median its 10-year median of 23.40)
GF Value™: 円1,739.59 vs. price of 円4,295.00 (146.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 323.8% above the Chemicals median (#89 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4368 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fuso Chemical Co Ltd is a Japan-based company which is mainly engaged in the life science business and the electronic material and functional chemical business. It is involved in the manufacturing and selling of fruit acids, including apple acids, gluconic acid and citric acids, as well as application development products. It also provides electronic materials, including high-purity spherical silica; functional chemicals, including plastic, paint additives and resin additives, as well as fine chemicals.
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