Kps AGFRA:KSC 44 Pretax Margin % is -25.19% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSC with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, Kps AG ranks worse than 72.25% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Kps AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €-14.4 Mil. Kps AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €57.0 Mil. Therefore, Kps AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -25.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kps AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KSC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.07 Med: 7.64 Max: 16.12
Current: -11.48
FRA:KSC's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 72.25% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.53
vs FRA:KSC: -11.48
Kps AG (FRA:KSC) 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.
Kps AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kps AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kps 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.
FRA:KSC vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Kps 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.
Kps AG Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kps AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kps 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.
Kps AG (FRA:KSC) has a Pretax Margin % of -25.19% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kps AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #2041 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Kps AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kps AG's current Pretax Margin % is -25.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #2041 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kps AG has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kps AG's Pretax Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kps AG ranks #2041 out of 2825 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kps AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.53. 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.53, based on 2,825 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. 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 Kps AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kps AG's current Pretax Margin % is -25.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kps AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG (FRA:KSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.85, compared to a current price of €0.26 — trading 69.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -25.19%. Kps AG's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Kps AG (FRA:KSC), the current Pretax Margin % is -25.19% as of Sep. 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 Kps AG (FRA:KSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.26 is trading 69.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.85.
GuruFocus considers Kps AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KSC:
Pretax Margin %: -25.19%
GF Value™: €0.85 vs. price of €0.26 (69.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kps AG is a German-based company that holds and consults information technology companies that provide business transformation and process optimization services. Its operating segments include Management Consulting / Transformation Consulting, System Integration, and Products /Licenses. The majority of its revenue comes from the Management consulting segment, which includes providing support for customers and developing concepts and solutions taking into account process, logistic, financial, and systems integration. The company's revenue includes the provision of services, revenue from maintenance contracts, and the sale of software. The company carries its operations in Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, Benelux, Spain, and others.
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