ZotefoamsZTFMF 74 Pretax Margin % is 10.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 10.44. GuruFocus rates ZTFMF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Zotefoams ranks better than 75.44% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Zotefoams's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $11.5 Mil. Zotefoams's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $108.5 Mil. Therefore, Zotefoams's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zotefoams's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZTFMF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 10.44 Max: 12.6
Current: 12.6
ZTFMF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.44% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs ZTFMF: 12.60
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.
Zotefoams Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Zotefoams Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zotefoams'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.
ZTFMF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Zotefoams'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.
Zotefoams Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zotefoams's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zotefoams'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.
Zotefoams (ZTFMF) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.57% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Zotefoams and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.44. Over the past decade, Zotefoams' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.10 to 12.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #389 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Zotefoams' Pretax Margin % too high?
Zotefoams' current Pretax Margin % of 10.57% is near median its 10-year median of 10.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 12.60. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Zotefoams' value of 10.57% is 97.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #389 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zotefoams has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zotefoams' Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #389 out of 1584 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Zotefoams in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Zotefoams' value of 10.57% is 97.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Zotefoams' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.10 to 12.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.44 vs. the industry median of 5.34, Zotefoams 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 5.34, based on 1,584 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. Zotefoams's current Pretax Margin % of 10.57% is 97.9% 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 Zotefoams and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zotefoams's current Pretax Margin % is 10.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zotefoams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams (ZTFMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.04, compared to a current price of $5.55 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.44 and 97.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.34. Zotefoams' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.57% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.55 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.04.
GuruFocus considers Zotefoams to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZTFMF:
Pretax Margin %: 10.57% (near median its 10-year median of 10.44)
GF Value™: $6.04 vs. price of $5.55 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.9% above the Chemicals median (#389 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZTFMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zotefoams PLC is engaged in the manufacturing of polymer foam using bespoke autoclave technology to produce foams with attributes. Its block foams are sold under the AZOTE, T-FIT, ZOTEK, and other brand names. The company serves automotive, aerospace, packaging, industrial parts, marine, building and construction, military, medical, and sports and leisure industries. It has three main operating segments Polyolefin foams, High-Performance Products, and MuCell Extrusion LLC. The maximum revenue to the company is generated from the High-Performance Products.
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