Kurita Water IndustriesFRA:KWI +1.59%89 Pretax Margin % is 18.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 10.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:KWI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Kurita Water Industries ranks better than 80.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kurita Water Industries's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KWI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.88 Med: 10.61 Max: 14.44
Current: 14.44
FRA:KWI's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.15% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs FRA:KWI: 14.44
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) 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.
Kurita Water Industries Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kurita Water Industries 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.
FRA:KWI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Kurita Water Industries'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.
Kurita Water Industries Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kurita Water Industries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kurita Water Industries'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.
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.28% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 10.61. Over the past decade, Kurita Water Industries' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.88 to 14.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #603 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Kurita Water Industries' Pretax Margin % too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current Pretax Margin % of 18.28% is 72% above median its 10-year median of 10.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.88 to a high of 14.44. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Kurita Water Industries' value of 18.28% is 212.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #603 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' Pretax Margin % compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #603 out of 3038 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kurita Water Industries in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Kurita Water Industries' value of 18.28% is 212.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kurita Water Industries' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.88 to 14.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.61 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Kurita Water Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,038 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. Kurita Water Industries's current Pretax Margin % of 18.28% is 212.5% 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kurita Water Industries's current Pretax Margin % is 18.28%, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 10.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.31, compared to a current price of €51.00 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.28%, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 10.61 and 212.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.28% 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €51.00 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.31.
GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KWI:
Pretax Margin %: 18.28% (72% above median its 10-year median of 10.61)
GF Value™: €34.31 vs. price of €51.00 (48.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 212.5% above the Industrial Products median (#603 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KWI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
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