KEC InternationalNSE:KEC -2.41%81 Pretax Margin % is 4.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 4.42. GuruFocus rates NSE:KEC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹860.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, KEC International ranks worse than 60.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KEC International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KEC'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 4.42 Max: 6.93
Current: 3.36
NSE:KEC's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.75% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs NSE:KEC: 3.36
KEC International (NSE:KEC) 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.
KEC International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
KEC International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KEC International'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.
NSE:KEC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, KEC International'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.
KEC International Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, KEC International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KEC International'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.
KEC International (NSE:KEC) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.03% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on KEC International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.42. Over the past decade, KEC International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.95 to 6.93. According to the industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #1068 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is KEC International's Pretax Margin % too high?
KEC International's current Pretax Margin % of 4.03% is near median its 10-year median of 4.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 6.93. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. KEC International's value of 4.03% is 26.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KEC International ranks #1068 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KEC International has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KEC International's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #1068 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places KEC International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. KEC International's value of 4.03% is 26.9% below this benchmark. Historically, KEC International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.95 to 6.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 5.52, KEC International has consistently been below 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 5.52, based on 1,758 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. KEC International's current Pretax Margin % of 4.03% is 26.9% below 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 KEC International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KEC International's current Pretax Margin % is 4.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KEC International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International (NSE:KEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹860.93, compared to a current price of ₹515.40 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 26.9% below the Construction industry median of 5.52. KEC International's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 KEC International (NSE:KEC), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.03% 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 KEC International (NSE:KEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹515.40 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹860.93.
GuruFocus considers KEC International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KEC:
Pretax Margin %: 4.03% (near median its 10-year median of 4.42)
GF Value™: ₹860.93 vs. price of ₹515.40 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.9% below the Construction median (#1068 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KEC International Ltd is an infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction company. It has a presence in power transmission and distribution, cable manufacturing, railway construction, water resource management, and renewable energy sectors. The company's business segments include EPC and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the EPC segment. Geographically the company generates revenue from India, UAE, Brazil, Mexico & USA, and Others.
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