InabataTSE:8098 -0.38%82 Pretax Margin % is 2.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 3.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:8098 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,718.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, Inabata ranks worse than 59.11% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Inabata's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,213 Mil. Inabata's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円207,951 Mil. Therefore, Inabata's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inabata's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8098'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15 Med: 3.43 Max: 4.47
Current: 3.51
TSE:8098's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 59.11% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs TSE:8098: 3.51
Inabata (TSE:8098) 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.
Inabata Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Inabata Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inabata'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:8098 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Inabata'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.
Inabata Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Inabata's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inabata'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.
Inabata (TSE:8098) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.51% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Inabata and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 3.43. Over the past decade, Inabata's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.15 to 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Inabata ranks #931 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Inabata's Pretax Margin % too high?
Inabata's current Pretax Margin % of 2.51% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 4.47. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Inabata's value of 2.51% is 53.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inabata ranks #931 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inabata has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inabata's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Inabata ranks #931 out of 1575 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Inabata in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. Inabata's value of 2.51% is 53.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Inabata's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.15 to 4.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.43 vs. the industry median of 5.35, Inabata 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 5.35, based on 1,575 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. Inabata's current Pretax Margin % of 2.51% is 53.1% 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 Inabata 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. Inabata's current Pretax Margin % is 2.51%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 3.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inabata stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inabata (TSE:8098) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,718.13, compared to a current price of 円3,920.00 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.51%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.43 and 53.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.35. Inabata's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Inabata (TSE:8098), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.51% 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 Inabata (TSE:8098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inabata stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,920.00 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,718.13.
GuruFocus considers Inabata to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8098:
Pretax Margin %: 2.51% (27% below median its 10-year median of 3.43)
GF Value™: 円3,718.13 vs. price of 円3,920.00 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.1% below the Chemicals median (#931 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inabata & Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into five primary segments based on product type. The plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells plastic polymers used for food and beverage packaging. The information and electronics segment sells polarizing films used in touch screen devices, office printing-related products, and solar panels. The chemicals segment sells multiple chemicals products that include raw materials used to make plastics, rubber, and electronics materials. The life industry segment sells insect repellents and insecticides. The housing and eco materials segment sells lumber and building materials. The vast majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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