Sui Northern Gas PipelinesKAR:SNGP +1.50%71 Pretax Margin % is 1.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates KAR:SNGP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨70.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks worse than 84.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SNGP'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.06 Med: 1.59 Max: 3.62
Current: 2.23
KAR:SNGP's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 84.43% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.06
vs KAR:SNGP: 2.23
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) 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.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 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.
KAR:SNGP vs ATO, NI, UGI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines'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.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sui Northern Gas Pipelines'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.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.70% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sui Northern Gas Pipelines and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #423 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' Pretax Margin % too high?
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' current Pretax Margin % of 1.70% is near median its 10-year median of 1.59. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.06. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' value of 1.70% is 85.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #423 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' Pretax Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #423 out of 501 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sui Northern Gas Pipelines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.06. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' value of 1.70% is 85.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 12.06, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 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 - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.06, based on 501 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. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's current Pretax Margin % of 1.70% is 85.9% 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's current Pretax Margin % is 1.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sui Northern Gas Pipelines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.27, compared to a current price of ₨120.55 — trading 71.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 85.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.06. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 12 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.70% 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨120.55 is trading 71.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.27.
GuruFocus considers Sui Northern Gas Pipelines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SNGP:
Pretax Margin %: 1.70% (near median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: ₨70.27 vs. price of ₨120.55 (71.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#423 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SNGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd is principally engaged in the purchase, transmission, distribution and supply of natural gas. It has also expanded its activities like Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, undertaking the planning, design, and construction of pipeline projects. The company generates revenue from the sale of gas.
71GF Score
Get the complete analysis for KAR:SNGP
Pretax Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
KAR:SNGP has been successfully added to your 
