Nam Kim Steel JSCSTC:NKG +1.69%75 Pretax Margin % is 0.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates STC:NKG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫9,349.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks worse than 60.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nam Kim Steel JSC's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STC:NKG'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.46 Med: 1.29 Max: 9.09
Current: 1.32
STC:NKG's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 60.95% of 612
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.57
vs STC:NKG: 1.32
Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) 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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nam Kim Steel JSC Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
STC:NKG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.77% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nam Kim Steel JSC and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #373 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Pretax Margin % of 0.77% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.29. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.57. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 0.77% is 70% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #373 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nam Kim Steel JSC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nam Kim Steel JSC's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #373 out of 612 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Nam Kim Steel JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.57. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 0.77% is 70% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 2.57, Nam Kim Steel JSC 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.57, based on 612 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. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Pretax Margin % of 0.77% is 70% 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Pretax Margin % is 0.77%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫9,349.59, compared to a current price of ₫12,000.00 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.77%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 70% below the Steel industry median of 2.57. Nam Kim Steel JSC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.77% 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫12,000.00 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫9,349.59.
GuruFocus considers Nam Kim Steel JSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:NKG:
Pretax Margin %: 0.77% (40% below median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: ₫9,349.59 vs. price of ₫12,000.00 (28.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70% below the Steel median (#373 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:NKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nam Kim Steel JSC through its subsidiaries manufactures of other metal products, production of steel tole: galvanized, aluminium-zinc alloy coated, steel sheets (galvalume), steel sheets coated, galvanized coating; Production of iron, steel, cast iron, production of steel pipes, steel and rolled steel products, cold rolled steel, galvanized steel, black steel tape, galvanized steel tape; Wholesale of metals and metals ores, details: wholesale iron and steel; Mechanical processing, handling and metal coating; Trading scrap; and Road transportation services; logistics services, cargo handling services; leasing of transport vehicles and other transport-related support services.
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