Kiattana Transport PCLBKK:KIAT-R 51 Pretax Margin % is 10.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 13.24. GuruFocus rates BKK:KIAT-R with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.29. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Kiattana Transport PCL ranks worse than 59.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kiattana Transport PCL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:KIAT-R'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.77 Med: 13.24 Max: 24.63
Current: 4.83
BKK:KIAT-R's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 59.7% of 1005
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs BKK:KIAT-R: 4.83
Kiattana Transport PCL (BKK:KIAT-R) 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.
Kiattana Transport PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kiattana Transport PCL Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kiattana Transport PCL'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.
BKK:KIAT-R vs ODFL, XPO, SAIA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Kiattana Transport PCL'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.
Kiattana Transport PCL Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kiattana Transport PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kiattana Transport PCL'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.
Kiattana Transport PCL (BKK:KIAT-R) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.14% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kiattana Transport PCL and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 13.24. Over the past decade, Kiattana Transport PCL's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 24.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Kiattana Transport PCL ranks #600 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Kiattana Transport PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kiattana Transport PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 10.14% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 13.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.77 to a high of 24.63. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Kiattana Transport PCL's value of 10.14% is 50.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kiattana Transport PCL ranks #600 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kiattana Transport PCL has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kiattana Transport PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kiattana Transport PCL ranks #600 out of 1005 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kiattana Transport PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. Kiattana Transport PCL's value of 10.14% is 50.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kiattana Transport PCL's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 24.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.24 vs. the industry median of 6.75, Kiattana Transport PCL 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 1,005 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. Kiattana Transport PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 10.14% is 50.2% 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 Kiattana Transport PCL and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kiattana Transport PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 10.14%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 13.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kiattana Transport PCL stock overvalued right now?
Kiattana Transport PCL (BKK:KIAT-R) has a current Pretax Margin % of 10.14%. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.29, compared to a current price of ฿0.32 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.14%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 13.24 and 50.2% above the Transportation industry median of 6.75. Kiattana Transport PCL's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Kiattana Transport PCL (BKK:KIAT-R), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.14% 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 Kiattana Transport PCL (BKK:KIAT-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kiattana Transport PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.32 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.29.
Key valuation signals for BKK:KIAT-R:
Pretax Margin %: 10.14% (23% below median its 10-year median of 13.24)
GF Value™: ฿0.29 vs. price of ฿0.32 (10.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.2% above the Transportation median (#600 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:KIAT-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kiattana Transport PCL is principally engaged in domestic and overseas transportation services, goods custodial service and distribution, transportation management and customs services. Its transportation services include bulk transportation, warehousing, and distributing centers, and integrated logistics solutions.
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