The historical rank and industry rank for Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:BOURSA'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.21 Med: 72.28 Max: 128.65
Current: 76.98
KUW:BOURSA's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.56% of 776
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.435
vs KUW:BOURSA: 76.98
Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC (KUW:BOURSA) 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.
Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC 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.
Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC Pretax Margin % Chart
KUW:BOURSA vs SPGI, CME, MCO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC'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.
Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC'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.
Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC (KUW:BOURSA) has a Pretax Margin % of 84.73% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 72.28. Over the past decade, Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 29.21 to 128.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC ranks #81 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's Pretax Margin % too high?
Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's current Pretax Margin % of 84.73% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 72.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.21 to a high of 128.65. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.44. Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's value of 84.73% is 314.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC ranks #81 out of 776 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's Pretax Margin % compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC ranks #81 out of 776 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.44. Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's value of 84.73% is 314.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 29.21 to 128.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.28 vs. the industry median of 20.44, Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.44, based on 776 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. Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's current Pretax Margin % of 84.73% is 314.6% 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 Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's current Pretax Margin % is 84.73%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 72.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC (KUW:BOURSA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD3.34, compared to a current price of KWD2.86 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 84.73%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 72.28 and 314.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.44. Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC (KUW:BOURSA), the current Pretax Margin % is 84.73% 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 Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC (KUW:BOURSA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD2.86 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD3.34.
GuruFocus considers Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:BOURSA:
Pretax Margin %: 84.73% (17% above median its 10-year median of 72.28)
GF Value™: KWD3.34 vs. price of KWD2.86 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 314.6% above the Capital Markets median (#81 of 776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:BOURSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC Business Description
Boursa Kuwait Securities Co KPSC operates as a financial exchange and clearing house in Kuwait. The company also provides securities-related services to participants in the financial sector. Its segments includes securities exchange and clearing, out of which the majority is from the securities exchange.
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