Wafi Energy PakistanKAR:WAFI +0.45%73 Pretax Margin % is 4.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 146% above its 10-year median of 1.68. GuruFocus rates KAR:WAFI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨193.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, Wafi Energy Pakistan ranks worse than 59.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wafi Energy Pakistan's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:WAFI'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.92 Med: 1.68 Max: 3.4
Current: 2.41
KAR:WAFI's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 59.37% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.15
vs KAR:WAFI: 2.41
Wafi Energy Pakistan (KAR:WAFI) 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.
Wafi Energy Pakistan Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Wafi Energy Pakistan Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wafi Energy Pakistan'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.
KAR:WAFI vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Wafi Energy Pakistan'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.
Wafi Energy Pakistan Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Wafi Energy Pakistan's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wafi Energy Pakistan'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.
Wafi Energy Pakistan (KAR:WAFI) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.14% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Wafi Energy Pakistan and its competitors. This is 146% above median its historical median of 1.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Wafi Energy Pakistan ranks #545 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Wafi Energy Pakistan's Pretax Margin % too high?
Wafi Energy Pakistan's current Pretax Margin % of 4.14% is 146% above median its 10-year median of 1.68. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. Wafi Energy Pakistan's value of 4.14% is 19.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wafi Energy Pakistan ranks #545 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wafi Energy Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wafi Energy Pakistan's Pretax Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Wafi Energy Pakistan ranks #545 out of 918 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Wafi Energy Pakistan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. Wafi Energy Pakistan's value of 4.14% is 19.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 5.15, Wafi Energy Pakistan 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.15, based on 918 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. Wafi Energy Pakistan's current Pretax Margin % of 4.14% is 19.6% 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 Wafi Energy Pakistan and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wafi Energy Pakistan's current Pretax Margin % is 4.14%, which is 146% above median its own 10-year median of 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wafi Energy Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafi Energy Pakistan (KAR:WAFI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨193.26, compared to a current price of ₨193.86 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.14%, which is 146% above median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 19.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.15. Wafi Energy Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Wafi Energy Pakistan (KAR:WAFI), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.14% 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 Wafi Energy Pakistan (KAR:WAFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafi Energy Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨193.86 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨193.26.
GuruFocus considers Wafi Energy Pakistan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:WAFI:
Pretax Margin %: 4.14% (146% above median its 10-year median of 1.68)
GF Value™: ₨193.26 vs. price of ₨193.86 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.6% below the Oil & Gas median (#545 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:WAFI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wafi Energy Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the marketing of petroleum products. The company operates through a single reportable segment focused on petroleum products, including lubricating oils.
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