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The historical rank and industry rank for National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:NAPESCO'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.53 Med: 29.49 Max: 42.68
Current: 28.69
KUW:NAPESCO's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.31% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs KUW:NAPESCO: 28.69
National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) 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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Pretax Margin % Related Terms
National Petroleum Services Co KSC 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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Pretax Margin % Chart
KUW:NAPESCO vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, National Petroleum Services Co KSC'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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Petroleum Services Co KSC'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.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) has a Pretax Margin % of 34.82% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on National Petroleum Services Co KSC and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 29.49. Over the past decade, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.53 to 42.68. According to the industry distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #144 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Pretax Margin % too high?
National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Pretax Margin % of 34.82% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 29.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.53 to a high of 42.68. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.26. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 34.82% is 562% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #144 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Petroleum Services Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Petroleum Services Co KSC's Pretax Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, National Petroleum Services Co KSC ranks #144 out of 918 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places National Petroleum Services Co KSC in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.26. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's value of 34.82% is 562% above this benchmark. Historically, National Petroleum Services Co KSC's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.53 to 42.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.49 vs. the industry median of 5.26, National Petroleum Services Co KSC 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.26, 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. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Pretax Margin % of 34.82% is 562% 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's current Pretax Margin % is 34.82%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 29.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.48, compared to a current price of KWD1.48 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 34.82%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 29.49 and 562% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.26. National Petroleum Services Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO), the current Pretax Margin % is 34.82% 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 National Petroleum Services Co KSC (KUW:NAPESCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Petroleum Services Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD1.48 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.48.
GuruFocus considers National Petroleum Services Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NAPESCO:
Pretax Margin %: 34.82% (18% above median its 10-year median of 29.49)
GF Value™: KWD1.48 vs. price of KWD1.48 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 562% above the Oil & Gas median (#144 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NAPESCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Petroleum Services Co KSC Business Description
National Petroleum Services Co KSC provides oilfield services for the oil and gas industry in Kuwait. The company is engaged in carrying out all support services for wells drilling, repairing, and preparation for production as well as wells maintenance related services. It is also engaged in establishing industrial firms for the purpose of manufacturing and producing the equipment and materials needed for well drilling and repair. There are two segments within which the company operates namely oilfield services and non-oilfield services. The majority of the revenue is mainly from Oil field contracts that include Pumping services, and then Non- oil field contracts that involve supply power and environment, safety services.
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