Kawasaki Kisen KaishaKAIKY -2.68%64 Pretax Margin % is 8.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 13.34. GuruFocus rates KAIKY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks better than 67.8% on this metric.
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.
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.64% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 13.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #321 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Pretax Margin % of 8.64% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 13.34. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 8.64% is 27.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #321 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #321 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 8.64% is 27.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.34 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 997 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Pretax Margin % of 8.64% is 27.6% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current Pretax Margin % is 8.64%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 13.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.53, compared to a current price of $16.35 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.64%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 13.34 and 27.6% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.64% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.35 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.53.
GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAIKY:
Pretax Margin %: 8.64% (35% below median its 10-year median of 13.34)
GF Value™: $15.53 vs. price of $16.35 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.6% above the Transportation median (#321 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAIKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the logistics business. The company operates its business through three segments. The Dry Bulk segment covers bulk cargo shipping. The Energy Resources segment includes liquefied natural gas transportation, oil tankers, offshore operations, and electric power businesses. The Product Logistics segment handles car carrier services, logistics, coastal and domestic shipping, and containership operations. The Others segment consists of ship management, travel agency, and real estate leasing and management businesses not included in the main reporting segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Product logistics segment.
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