Nicca Chemical CoTSE:4463 +0.71%66 Pretax Margin % is 7.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 5.75. GuruFocus rates TSE:4463 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,221.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Nicca Chemical Co ranks better than 58.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nicca Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4463'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36 Med: 5.75 Max: 12.26
Current: 7.18
TSE:4463's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 58.91% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs TSE:4463: 7.18
Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) 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.
Nicca Chemical Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nicca Chemical Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nicca 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, Nicca 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.
Nicca Chemical Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nicca Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nicca 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.
Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.42% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nicca Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 5.75. Over the past decade, Nicca Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.36 to 12.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #648 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Nicca Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nicca Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.42% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 12.26. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Nicca Chemical Co's value of 7.42% is 38.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #648 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nicca Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nicca Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nicca Chemical Co ranks #648 out of 1577 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Nicca Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Nicca Chemical Co's value of 7.42% is 38.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nicca Chemical Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.36 to 12.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.75 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Nicca 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 1,577 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. Nicca Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 7.42% is 38.7% 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 Nicca 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. Nicca Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % is 7.42%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 5.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nicca Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,221.58, compared to a current price of 円1,712.00 — trading 40.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.42%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.75 and 38.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Nicca Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.42% 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 Nicca Chemical Co (TSE:4463) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nicca Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,712.00 is trading 40.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,221.58.
GuruFocus considers Nicca Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4463:
Pretax Margin %: 7.42% (29% above median its 10-year median of 5.75)
GF Value™: 円1,221.58 vs. price of 円1,712.00 (40.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.7% above the Chemicals median (#648 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4463 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nicca Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the chemical business. It manufactures and sells surfactants for the textile chemicals, metals, pulp and paper, paints, dyes, and synthetic resins, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. It also offers a range of surfactants for dry cleaning and professional cleaning agents. The company's segment includes Chemicals and Cosmetics. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Chemicals.
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