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National Industries Co KSCKUW:NICBM -3.23%47 Pretax Margin % is 6.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 8.32. GuruFocus rates KUW:NICBM with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,769 Construction companies, National Industries Co KSC ranks better than 54.72% on this metric.
National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) 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 Industries Co KSC Pretax Margin % Related Terms
National Industries 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.
KUW:NICBM vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, National Industries 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 Industries Co KSC Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, National Industries Co KSC's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Industries 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 Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.70% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on National Industries Co KSC and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 8.32. Over the past decade, National Industries Co KSC's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.50 to 13.95. According to the industry distribution chart, National Industries Co KSC ranks #801 out of 1769 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is National Industries Co KSC's Pretax Margin % too high?
National Industries Co KSC's current Pretax Margin % of 6.70% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 8.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 13.95. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. National Industries Co KSC's value of 6.70% is 26.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Industries Co KSC ranks #801 out of 1769 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Industries Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Industries Co KSC's Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, National Industries Co KSC ranks #801 out of 1769 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts National Industries Co KSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. National Industries Co KSC's value of 6.70% is 26.4% above this benchmark. Historically, National Industries Co KSC's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.50 to 13.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.32 vs. the industry median of 5.30, National Industries 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 a Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.30, based on 1,769 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 Industries Co KSC's current Pretax Margin % of 6.70% is 26.4% 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 Industries Co KSC and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Industries Co KSC's current Pretax Margin % is 6.70%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 8.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Industries Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.23, compared to a current price of KWD0.27 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.70%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 8.32 and 26.4% above the Construction industry median of 5.30. National Industries Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.70% 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.
Is National Industries Co KSC (KUW:NICBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Industries Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.27 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.23.
GuruFocus considers National Industries Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:NICBM:
Pretax Margin %: 6.70% (19% below median its 10-year median of 8.32)
GF Value™: KWD0.23 vs. price of KWD0.27 (16.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.4% above the Construction median (#801 of 1769)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:NICBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Industries Co KSC is a company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of building materials and infrastructure products in the State of Kuwait. The business has four business segments which include building materials and contracting services, the Oil sector, Real estate, and investments. The majority of its revenue derives from the building materials and contracting services segment.
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