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The historical rank and industry rank for Kazakhtelecom JSC's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KZTA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.65 Med: 16.4 Max: 32.65
Current: 32.65
FRA:KZTA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.31% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.6
vs FRA:KZTA: 32.65
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.
Kazakhtelecom JSC Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kazakhtelecom JSC Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kazakhtelecom JSC'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:KZTA vs VZ, TMUS, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kazakhtelecom JSC'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.
Kazakhtelecom JSC Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kazakhtelecom JSC's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kazakhtelecom JSC'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.
Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA) has a Pretax Margin % of -8.98% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kazakhtelecom JSC and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kazakhtelecom JSC's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.65 to 32.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Kazakhtelecom JSC ranks #28 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Kazakhtelecom JSC's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kazakhtelecom JSC's current Pretax Margin % is -8.98%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.65 to a high of 32.65. Based on the distribution chart, Kazakhtelecom JSC ranks #28 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kazakhtelecom JSC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kazakhtelecom JSC's Pretax Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kazakhtelecom JSC ranks #28 out of 364 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kazakhtelecom JSC in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.60. Historically, Kazakhtelecom JSC's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.65 to 32.65 over the past decade. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.60, based on 364 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 Kazakhtelecom JSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kazakhtelecom JSC's current Pretax Margin % is -8.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kazakhtelecom JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.11, compared to a current price of €2.12 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -8.98%. Kazakhtelecom JSC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 13 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 Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA), the current Pretax Margin % is -8.98% 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 Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kazakhtelecom JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.12 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.11.
GuruFocus considers Kazakhtelecom JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KZTA:
Pretax Margin %: -8.98%
GF Value™: €3.11 vs. price of €2.12 (31.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KZTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kazakhtelecom JSC is engaged in providing telecommunication services. The company offers fixed line and mobile telecommunication services which include local, long-distance intercity, and international telecommunication services including CIS and non-CIS countries. In addition, it also provides rent of channels, data transfer services, and wireless communication services. The group operating segments include Fixed lines; Mobile telecommunication services in GSM and LTE standards and others. It generates maximum revenue from Mobile telecommunication services in GSM and LTE standards segment.
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