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Kauno Energija ABSTU:WVJ 60 Pretax Margin % is 26.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 238% above its 10-year median of 7.83. GuruFocus rates STU:WVJ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.17. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Kauno Energija AB ranks better than 66.98% on this metric.
Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) 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.
Kauno Energija AB Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kauno Energija AB Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kauno Energija AB'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.
Kauno Energija AB Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Kauno Energija AB'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.
Kauno Energija AB Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kauno Energija AB's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kauno Energija AB'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.
Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) has a Pretax Margin % of 26.45% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kauno Energija AB and its competitors. This is 238% above median its historical median of 7.83. Over the past decade, Kauno Energija AB's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.28 to 18.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Kauno Energija AB ranks #141 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Kauno Energija AB's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kauno Energija AB's current Pretax Margin % of 26.45% is 238% above median its 10-year median of 7.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 18.29. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.53. Kauno Energija AB's value of 26.45% is 210.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kauno Energija AB ranks #141 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kauno Energija AB has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kauno Energija AB's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Kauno Energija AB ranks #141 out of 427 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kauno Energija AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.53. Kauno Energija AB's value of 26.45% is 210.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kauno Energija AB's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.28 to 18.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.83 vs. the industry median of 8.53, Kauno Energija AB 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.53, based on 427 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. Kauno Energija AB's current Pretax Margin % of 26.45% is 210.1% 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 Kauno Energija AB and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kauno Energija AB's current Pretax Margin % is 26.45%, which is 238% above median its own 10-year median of 7.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kauno Energija AB stock overvalued right now?
Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) has a current Pretax Margin % of 26.45%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.17, compared to a current price of €1.69 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 26.45%, which is 238% above median its 10-year median of 7.83 and 210.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.53. Kauno Energija AB's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ), the current Pretax Margin % is 26.45% 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 Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kauno Energija AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.69 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.17.
Key valuation signals for STU:WVJ:
Pretax Margin %: 26.45% (238% above median its 10-year median of 7.83)
GF Value™: €1.17 vs. price of €1.69 (44.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 210.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#141 of 427)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WVJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kauno Energija AB is a company engaged in the supply of heat and hot water production and sale of electricity, and the maintenance of collector-tunnels. In addition, the company is also involved in electricity generation and distribution. The company carries out supervision of indoor heat and hot water supply systems, repair and maintenance of heat unit equipment, and provides rental services for premises. The company generates a vast majority of its revenues from heat supplies.
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