Krung Thai Bank PCLBKK:KTB-R 43 Pretax Margin % is 42.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 32.99. GuruFocus rates BKK:KTB-R with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿20.95. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,527 Banks companies, Krung Thai Bank PCL ranks better than 68.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Krung Thai Bank PCL's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:KTB-R'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.98 Med: 32.99 Max: 42.24
Current: 42.24
BKK:KTB-R's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 68.37% of 1527
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 34.88
vs BKK:KTB-R: 42.24
Krung Thai Bank PCL (BKK:KTB-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.
Krung Thai Bank PCL Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Krung Thai Bank PCL Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krung Thai Bank 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.
Krung Thai Bank PCL Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Krung Thai Bank 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.
Krung Thai Bank PCL Pretax Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Krung Thai Bank PCL's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krung Thai Bank 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.
Krung Thai Bank PCL (BKK:KTB-R) has a Pretax Margin % of 42.52% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Krung Thai Bank PCL and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 32.99. Over the past decade, Krung Thai Bank PCL's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 19.98 to 42.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Krung Thai Bank PCL ranks #483 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Krung Thai Bank PCL's Pretax Margin % too high?
Krung Thai Bank PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 42.52% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 32.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.98 to a high of 42.24. The Banks industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.88. Krung Thai Bank PCL's value of 42.52% is 21.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krung Thai Bank PCL ranks #483 out of 1527 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Krung Thai Bank PCL has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krung Thai Bank PCL's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Krung Thai Bank PCL ranks #483 out of 1527 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Krung Thai Bank PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.88. Krung Thai Bank PCL's value of 42.52% is 21.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Krung Thai Bank PCL's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 19.98 to 42.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.99 vs. the industry median of 34.88, Krung Thai Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Banks companies is 34.88, based on 1,527 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. Krung Thai Bank PCL's current Pretax Margin % of 42.52% is 21.9% 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 Krung Thai Bank PCL and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 34.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krung Thai Bank PCL's current Pretax Margin % is 42.52%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 32.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krung Thai Bank PCL stock overvalued right now?
Krung Thai Bank PCL (BKK:KTB-R) has a current Pretax Margin % of 42.52%. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿20.95, compared to a current price of ฿35.13 — trading 67.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 42.52%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 32.99 and 21.9% above the Banks industry median of 34.88. Krung Thai Bank PCL's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Krung Thai Bank PCL (BKK:KTB-R), the current Pretax Margin % is 42.52% 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 Krung Thai Bank PCL (BKK:KTB-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krung Thai Bank PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿35.13 is trading 67.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿20.95.
Key valuation signals for BKK:KTB-R:
Pretax Margin %: 42.52% (29% above median its 10-year median of 32.99)
GF Value™: ฿20.95 vs. price of ฿35.13 (67.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% above the Banks median (#483 of 1527)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:KTB-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krung Thai Bank PCL is a commercial bank in Thailand conducting its business through a nationwide branch network and in certain centers of the world. The company operates in the following reportable segments: Retail banking, Corporate banking, and Treasury and investments. Maximum revenue is generated from its Retail banking segment, which develops financial products and services and also provides services for individual customers relating to deposits, loans, payment for goods and services, and others. The Corporate Banking segment provides credit facilities and financial services to corporate clients, and the Treasury and Investments segment controls the bank's financial structure and manages its equity investments, international business, and excess liquidity.
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