Wacker Chemie AGWKCMF 64 Pretax Margin % is 1.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 5.68. GuruFocus rates WKCMF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Wacker Chemie AG ranks worse than 86.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wacker Chemie AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WKCMF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12 Med: 5.68 Max: 19.69
Current: -9.89
WKCMF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 86.33% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs WKCMF: -9.89
Wacker Chemie AG (OTCPK:WKCMF) 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.
Wacker Chemie AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Wacker Chemie AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wacker Chemie AG'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.
WKCMF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Wacker Chemie AG'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.
Wacker Chemie AG Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Wacker Chemie AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Chemie AG'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.
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.83% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 5.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1364 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current Pretax Margin % of 1.83% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 5.68. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 1.83% is 65.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1364 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #1364 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Wacker Chemie AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 1.83% is 65.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.68 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Wacker Chemie AG 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 1,580 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. Wacker Chemie AG's current Pretax Margin % of 1.83% is 65.6% 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 Wacker Chemie AG 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. Wacker Chemie AG's current Pretax Margin % is 1.83%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 5.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.12, compared to a current price of $110.11 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.83%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 5.68 and 65.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.83% 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.11 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $92.12.
GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKCMF:
Pretax Margin %: 1.83% (68% below median its 10-year median of 5.68)
GF Value™: $92.12 vs. price of $110.11 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% below the Chemicals median (#1364 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WKCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
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