Arab Co for Paints ProductsXPAE:APC 81 Pretax Margin % is 9.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 17.71. GuruFocus rates XPAE:APC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD8.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Arab Co for Paints Products ranks better than 89.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arab Co for Paints Products's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAE:APC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.09 Med: 17.71 Max: 23.93
Current: 19.34
XPAE:APC's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.23% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs XPAE:APC: 19.34
Arab Co for Paints Products (XPAE:APC) 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.
Arab Co for Paints Products Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Arab Co for Paints Products Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
XPAE:APC vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Arab Co for Paints Products'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.
Arab Co for Paints Products Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Arab Co for Paints Products's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arab Co for Paints Products'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.
Arab Co for Paints Products (XPAE:APC) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.98% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Arab Co for Paints Products and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 17.71. Over the past decade, Arab Co for Paints Products' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.09 to 23.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Co for Paints Products ranks #170 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Arab Co for Paints Products' Pretax Margin % too high?
Arab Co for Paints Products' current Pretax Margin % of 9.98% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 17.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.09 to a high of 23.93. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Arab Co for Paints Products' value of 9.98% is 87.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Co for Paints Products ranks #170 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arab Co for Paints Products has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Co for Paints Products' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arab Co for Paints Products ranks #170 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Arab Co for Paints Products in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Arab Co for Paints Products' value of 9.98% is 87.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Arab Co for Paints Products' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.09 to 23.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.71 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Arab Co for Paints Products 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 5.33, 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. Arab Co for Paints Products's current Pretax Margin % of 9.98% is 87.2% 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 Arab Co for Paints Products 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. Arab Co for Paints Products's current Pretax Margin % is 9.98%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 17.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Co for Paints Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Co for Paints Products (XPAE:APC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD8.83, compared to a current price of JOD6.90 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.98%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 17.71 and 87.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Arab Co for Paints Products' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Arab Co for Paints Products (XPAE:APC), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.98% 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 Arab Co for Paints Products (XPAE:APC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Co for Paints Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JOD6.90 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD8.83.
GuruFocus considers Arab Co for Paints Products to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAE:APC:
Pretax Margin %: 9.98% (44% below median its 10-year median of 17.71)
GF Value™: JOD8.83 vs. price of JOD6.90 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.2% above the Chemicals median (#170 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAE:APC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arab Co for Paints Products manufactures paints. The company manufactures all kinds of water, oil, decorative, paste, street painting, and insulation materials. Its products include super curly drops, antik Walt, cristal Apc, antic pearl, sahary, and others.
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