Kansai Electric Power CoKAEPF +4.20%65 Pretax Margin % is 5.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 6.24. GuruFocus rates KAEPF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks better than 59.48% on this metric.
Kansai Electric Power Co (OTCPK:KAEPF) 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kansai Electric Power Co 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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Kansai Electric Power Co'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.
Kansai Electric Power Co Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kansai Electric Power Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kansai Electric Power Co'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.
Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.06% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kansai Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 6.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #171 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Kansai Electric Power Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kansai Electric Power Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.06% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 6.24. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Kansai Electric Power Co's value of 5.06% is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #171 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kansai Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kansai Electric Power Co's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Kansai Electric Power Co ranks #171 out of 422 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kansai Electric Power Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Kansai Electric Power Co's value of 5.06% is 41.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.24 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Kansai Electric Power Co has consistently been below 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.66, based on 422 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. Kansai Electric Power Co's current Pretax Margin % of 5.06% is 41.5% below 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 Kansai Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kansai Electric Power Co's current Pretax Margin % is 5.06%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 6.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kansai Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.57, compared to a current price of $14.65 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.06%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 6.24 and 41.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.66. Kansai Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.06% 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 Kansai Electric Power Co (KAEPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kansai Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.65 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.57.
GuruFocus considers Kansai Electric Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAEPF:
Pretax Margin %: 5.06% (19% below median its 10-year median of 6.24)
GF Value™: $10.57 vs. price of $14.65 (38.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#171 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAEPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kansai Electric Power Co Inc is a Japan-based company that provides energy and information technology solutions. The company operates in four business segments. The Energy segment offers electricity, gas, and utility solutions. The Information and Communications segment provides comprehensive communication services. The Lifestyle/Business Solutions segment delivers consumer and business-related services. The Power Transmission and Distribution segment ensures a safe and reliable electricity supply from a neutral and fair standpoint. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Energy business segment.
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