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Japan Pure Chemical CoTSE:4973 -1.80%69 Pretax Margin % is 15.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 10.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:4973 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,583.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks better than 78.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Pure Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4973'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.7 Med: 10.03 Max: 17.2
Current: 13.47
TSE:4973's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.01% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs TSE:4973: 13.47
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Japan Pure Chemical Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Pure 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.
TSE:4973 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Japan Pure 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Japan Pure Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Pure 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.03% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 10.03. Over the past decade, Japan Pure Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.70 to 17.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #347 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 15.03% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 10.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.70 to a high of 17.20. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 15.03% is 180.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #347 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Pure Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pure Chemical Co's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #347 out of 1578 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Japan Pure Chemical Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 15.03% is 180.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Pure Chemical Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.70 to 17.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.03 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Japan Pure 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 1,578 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. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % of 15.03% is 180.9% 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 Japan Pure 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. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current Pretax Margin % is 15.03%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 10.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,583.49, compared to a current price of 円4,910.00 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.03%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 10.03 and 180.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Japan Pure Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.03% 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,910.00 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,583.49.
GuruFocus considers Japan Pure Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4973:
Pretax Margin %: 15.03% (50% above median its 10-year median of 10.03)
GF Value™: 円4,583.49 vs. price of 円4,910.00 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 180.9% above the Chemicals median (#347 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. It offers gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications such as connector and soldering uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for the connector, lead frame, and decorative uses. The firm also provides a gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver plating formulations. In addition, it offers strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings.
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