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The historical rank and industry rank for Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4616'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 4.03 Max: 6.14
Current: 1.62
TSE:4616's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 68.04% of 1577
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs TSE:4616: 1.62
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Pretax Margin % Chart
TSE:4616 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.70% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 4.03. Over the past decade, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.22 to 6.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #1073 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.70% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 4.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 6.14. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 6.70% is 25.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #1073 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #1073 out of 1577 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 6.70% is 25.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.22 to 6.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Pretax Margin % of 6.70% is 25.2% 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Pretax Margin % is 6.70%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,658.84, compared to a current price of 円1,938.00 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.70%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 25.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.70% as of May. 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,938.00 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,658.84.
GuruFocus considers Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4616:
Pretax Margin %: 6.70% (66% above median its 10-year median of 4.03)
GF Value™: 円1,658.84 vs. price of 円1,938.00 (16.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.2% above the Chemicals median (#1073 of 1577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Business Description
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling various paints in Japan. Its products include heat insulation paints, ultra-low temperature powder, and water-based paints; and general purpose building paints, as well as floor coatings, building interior and exterior paints, aqueous paint, and rustproof paint.
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