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FSTKBSX +5.26%10 Pretax Margin % is -6.09% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KBSX with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Travel & Leisure companies, FST ranks better than 59.43% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. FST's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.76 Mil. FST's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.55 Mil. Therefore, FST's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -6.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FST's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KBSX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.16 Med: -6.14 Max: 25.05
Current: 9.7
KBSX's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 59.43% of 838
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 6.625
vs KBSX: 9.70
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.
FST Pretax Margin % Related Terms
FST Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FST'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.
KBSX vs NOMA, PRKA, KMRK: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, FST'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.
FST Pretax Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, FST's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FST'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.
FST (KBSX) has a Pretax Margin % of -6.09% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on FST and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FST ranks #340 out of 838 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is FST's Pretax Margin % too high?
FST's current Pretax Margin % is -6.09%. Based on the distribution chart, FST ranks #340 out of 838 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FST has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FST's Pretax Margin % compare to NOMA and PRKA?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, FST ranks #340 out of 838 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts FST in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.63. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.63, based on 838 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 FST and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FST's current Pretax Margin % is -6.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FST stock overvalued right now?
FST (KBSX) has a current Pretax Margin % of -6.09%. The current Pretax Margin % is -6.09%. FST's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 FST (KBSX), the current Pretax Margin % is -6.09% as of Jun. 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.
FST Corp is a renowned manufacturer and innovator in the golf industry with a growing portfolio of creative golf products, including acclaimed golf club shafts and other equipment. The Company has engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of golf club shafts. The Company currently produces and sells golf club shafts under the Company's own high performance KBS golf club shaft brand, and serves as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and original design manufacturer (ODM) for other world-renowned golf equipment brands, golf equipment OEMs, and golf equipment distributors that provide consumers with customized golf club services.
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