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Chugoku Marine PaintsTSE:4617 +2.22%83 Pretax Margin % is 12.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 6.37. GuruFocus rates TSE:4617 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,512.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks better than 75.92% 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.
Chugoku Marine Paints Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Chugoku Marine Paints Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chugoku Marine Paints'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.
TSE:4617 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Chugoku Marine Paints'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.
Chugoku Marine Paints Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chugoku Marine Paints's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chugoku Marine Paints'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.
Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.37% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Chugoku Marine Paints and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 6.37. Over the past decade, Chugoku Marine Paints' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.44 to 13.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #380 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Chugoku Marine Paints' Pretax Margin % too high?
Chugoku Marine Paints' current Pretax Margin % of 12.37% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 6.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 13.90. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Chugoku Marine Paints' value of 12.37% is 131.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #380 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chugoku Marine Paints has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugoku Marine Paints' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #380 out of 1578 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Chugoku Marine Paints in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Chugoku Marine Paints' value of 12.37% is 131.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chugoku Marine Paints' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.44 to 13.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.37 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Chugoku Marine Paints 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 1,578 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. Chugoku Marine Paints's current Pretax Margin % of 12.37% is 131.2% 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 Chugoku Marine Paints 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. Chugoku Marine Paints's current Pretax Margin % is 12.37%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 6.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugoku Marine Paints stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,512.35, compared to a current price of 円3,690.00 — trading 46.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.37%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 6.37 and 131.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Chugoku Marine Paints' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.37% 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 Chugoku Marine Paints (TSE:4617) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugoku Marine Paints stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,690.00 is trading 46.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,512.35.
GuruFocus considers Chugoku Marine Paints to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4617:
Pretax Margin %: 12.37% (94% above median its 10-year median of 6.37)
GF Value™: 円2,512.35 vs. price of 円3,690.00 (46.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 131.2% above the Chemicals median (#380 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4617 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd is a Japanese paint manufacturing firm. The company engages in manufacturing and marketing a variety of paints and coating materials which include marine paints, industrial paints, and container paints. Its products are used for various industry applications such as anti-fouling and epoxy paint for ships, caulking material for railways, and UV curable paint for plastics. It also undertakes painting contracts and serves a wide range of client base from across the world.
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