Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP (KUW:WINSRE) Pretax Margin %: 20.74% (As of Mar. 2026) — 91% Above Median

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KUW:WINSRE Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP KUW:WINSRE
45 GF Score
Price KWD0.17
GF Value KWD0.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP Pretax Margin %?

Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP KUW:WINSRE +0.59% 45 Pretax Margin % is 20.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 10.87. GuruFocus rates KUW:WINSRE with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Insurance companies, Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP ranks better than 63.42% on this metric.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD1.50 Mil. Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD7.22 Mil. Therefore, Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.74%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:WINSRE' s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.72   Med: 10.87   Max: 25.42
Current: 15.78


KUW:WINSRE's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than
63.42% of 503 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 11.9 vs KUW:WINSRE: 15.78

Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP  (KUW:WINSRE) 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.


Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP Pretax Margin % Related Terms


Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP'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.

Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP Pretax Margin % Chart

Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pretax Margin %
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Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KUW:WINSRE vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Pretax Margin % Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP'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.


Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP Pretax Margin % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's Pretax Margin % falls into.


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Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP Pretax Margin % Calculation

Pretax margin - also known as pretax profit margin is the ratio of Pretax Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's Pretax Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=4.759/26.761
=17.78 %

Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1.498/7.222
=20.74 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 20.74% mean?
Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP (KUW:WINSRE) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.74% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 10.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP ranks #184 out of 503 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's Pretax Margin % too high?
Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's current Pretax Margin % of 20.74% is 91% above median its 10-year median of 10.87. The Insurance industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.90. Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's value of 20.74% is 74.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP ranks #184 out of 503 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's Pretax Margin % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP ranks #184 out of 503 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.90. Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's value of 20.74% is 74.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.87 vs. the industry median of 11.90, Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP 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 Insurance company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Insurance companies is 11.90, based on 503 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. Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's current Pretax Margin % of 20.74% is 74.3% 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 Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 11.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's current Pretax Margin % is 20.74%, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 10.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP (KUW:WINSRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.19, compared to a current price of KWD0.17 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.74%, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 10.87 and 74.3% above the Insurance industry median of 11.90. Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP (KUW:WINSRE), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.74% 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 Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP (KUW:WINSRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.17 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.19. GuruFocus considers Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:WINSRE:

  • Pretax Margin %: 20.74% (91% above median its 10-year median of 10.87)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.19 vs. price of KWD0.17 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.3% above the Insurance median (#184 of 503)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:WINSRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP Business Description

Address Sharq, Ahmad Al Jaber Street, Derwazat Abdul Razak, Opposite to the Banking Complex, Warba Tower, Kuwait, KWT, 13103
Warba Insurance and Reinsurance Co KSCP is involved in the provision of life and non-life insurance products and services. The company reports three business segments: Marine and aviation, General accidents, Fire, Motor, and Life and medical insurance. Key revenue is generated from General accidents that includes Insurance against risks of contractors, machine and computer damages and cessation of work; insurance for cash, fidelity bonds, professional risks, work accidents, civil responsibility and cars. The company's offerings include Individual Life Insurance, Medical Insurance individual, Medical Insurance Corporate and FGA Insurance Policies among others. Geographically it operates through Kuwait.
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