BKS Bank AGWBO:BKS 52 Pretax Margin % is 46.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 45.26. GuruFocus rates WBO:BKS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,528 Banks companies, BKS Bank AG ranks better than 83.18% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. BKS Bank AG's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €37.1 Mil. BKS Bank AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €79.7 Mil. Therefore, BKS Bank AG's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BKS Bank AG's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:BKS'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.37 Med: 45.26 Max: 62.94
Current: 50.67
WBO:BKS's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.18% of 1528
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 34.715
vs WBO:BKS: 50.67
BKS Bank AG (WBO:BKS) 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.
BKS Bank AG Pretax Margin % Related Terms
BKS Bank AG Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BKS Bank AG'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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BKS Bank AG'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.
BKS Bank AG Pretax Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, BKS Bank AG's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BKS Bank AG'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.
BKS Bank AG (WBO:BKS) has a Pretax Margin % of 46.54% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on BKS Bank AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.26. Over the past decade, BKS Bank AG's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 28.37 to 62.94. According to the industry distribution chart, BKS Bank AG ranks #257 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is BKS Bank AG's Pretax Margin % too high?
BKS Bank AG's current Pretax Margin % of 46.54% is near median its 10-year median of 45.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.37 to a high of 62.94. The Banks industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.72. BKS Bank AG's value of 46.54% is 34.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BKS Bank AG ranks #257 out of 1528 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BKS Bank AG has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BKS Bank AG's Pretax Margin % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BKS Bank AG ranks #257 out of 1528 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places BKS Bank AG in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 34.72. BKS Bank AG's value of 46.54% is 34.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BKS Bank AG's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 28.37 to 62.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.26 vs. the industry median of 34.72, BKS Bank AG 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 Banks company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Banks companies is 34.72, based on 1,528 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. BKS Bank AG's current Pretax Margin % of 46.54% is 34.1% 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 BKS Bank AG and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 34.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BKS Bank AG's current Pretax Margin % is 46.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BKS Bank AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BKS Bank AG (WBO:BKS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.81, compared to a current price of €21.60 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 46.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.26 and 34.1% above the Banks industry median of 34.72. BKS Bank AG's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 BKS Bank AG (WBO:BKS), the current Pretax Margin % is 46.54% 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 BKS Bank AG (WBO:BKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BKS Bank AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.60 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.81.
GuruFocus considers BKS Bank AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:BKS:
Pretax Margin %: 46.54% (near median its 10-year median of 45.26)
GF Value™: €15.81 vs. price of €21.60 (36.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% above the Banks median (#257 of 1528)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:BKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BKS Bank AG is an Austria-based banking institution providing a range of financial services to corporate and retail clients. The bank has four reportable segments: Corporate customers, Retail customers, Financial markets, and Other. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Corporate customers segment.
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