NagaseTSE:8012 +2.52%77 Pretax Margin % is 4.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 3.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:8012 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円829.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Nagase ranks worse than 52.5% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Nagase's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,630 Mil. Nagase's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円248,714 Mil. Therefore, Nagase's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nagase's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8012'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.23 Med: 3.63 Max: 5.07
Current: 4.73
TSE:8012's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 52.5% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs TSE:8012: 4.73
Nagase (TSE:8012) 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.
Nagase Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nagase Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nagase'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:8012 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nagase'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.
Nagase Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nagase's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nagase'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.
Nagase (TSE:8012) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.27% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nagase and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 3.63. Over the past decade, Nagase's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.23 to 5.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #829 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Nagase's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nagase's current Pretax Margin % of 4.27% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.23 to a high of 5.07. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Nagase's value of 4.27% is 19.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nagase ranks #829 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nagase has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagase's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #829 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Nagase in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Nagase's value of 4.27% is 19.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nagase's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.23 to 5.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.63 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Nagase has consistently been below 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. Nagase's current Pretax Margin % of 4.27% is 19.9% below 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 Nagase 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. Nagase's current Pretax Margin % is 4.27%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 3.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nagase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase (TSE:8012) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円829.15, compared to a current price of 円1,200.00 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.27%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.63 and 19.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Nagase's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Nagase (TSE:8012), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.27% 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 Nagase (TSE:8012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,200.00 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円829.15.
GuruFocus considers Nagase to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8012:
Pretax Margin %: 4.27% (18% above median its 10-year median of 3.63)
GF Value™: 円829.15 vs. price of 円1,200.00 (44.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.9% below the Chemicals median (#829 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nagase & Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company focused on chemicals and related products. The company operates through five segments. The Electronics and Energy segment covers semiconductors, components, AR/VR, renewable energy, and displays. The Functional Material segment handles paints, inks, resins, chemicals, films, and sanitary materials. The Life Related segment offers pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food ingredients, cosmetics, reagents, and medical devices. The Mobility segment provides materials and products for batteries, electrification, in-vehicle electronics, and autonomous driving. The Processing Material segment deals with plastics, resins, molding machines, and molds, while Others includes information processing and functional services.
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