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National Company KazMunayGaz JSC (XKAZ:KMGZ) 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.
National Company KazMunayGaz JSC Pretax Margin % Related Terms
National Company KazMunayGaz JSC Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
National Company KazMunayGaz JSC Pretax Margin % Chart
XKAZ:KMGZ vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, National Company KazMunayGaz 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.
National Company KazMunayGaz JSC Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, National Company KazMunayGaz JSC's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Company KazMunayGaz 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.
National Company KazMunayGaz JSC (XKAZ:KMGZ) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.95% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on National Company KazMunayGaz JSC and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 15.29. According to the industry distribution chart, National Company KazMunayGaz JSC ranks #238 out of 925 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is National Company KazMunayGaz JSC's Pretax Margin % too high?
National Company KazMunayGaz JSC's current Pretax Margin % of 10.95% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 15.29. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.35. National Company KazMunayGaz JSC's value of 10.95% is 72.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Company KazMunayGaz JSC ranks #238 out of 925 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Company KazMunayGaz JSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Company KazMunayGaz JSC's Pretax Margin % compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, National Company KazMunayGaz JSC ranks #238 out of 925 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts National Company KazMunayGaz JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.35. National Company KazMunayGaz JSC's value of 10.95% is 72.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.29 vs. the industry median of 6.35, National Company KazMunayGaz JSC 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.35, based on 925 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. National Company KazMunayGaz JSC's current Pretax Margin % of 10.95% is 72.4% 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 National Company KazMunayGaz JSC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Company KazMunayGaz JSC's current Pretax Margin % is 10.95%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 15.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Company KazMunayGaz JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Company KazMunayGaz JSC (XKAZ:KMGZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₸19,777.96, compared to a current price of ₸35,560.00 — trading 79.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.95%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 15.29 and 72.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.35. National Company KazMunayGaz JSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 National Company KazMunayGaz JSC (XKAZ:KMGZ), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.95% as of Jun. 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 National Company KazMunayGaz JSC (XKAZ:KMGZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Company KazMunayGaz JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₸35,560.00 is trading 79.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₸19,777.96.
GuruFocus considers National Company KazMunayGaz JSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKAZ:KMGZ:
Pretax Margin %: 10.95% (28% below median its 10-year median of 15.29)
GF Value™: ₸19,777.96 vs. price of ₸35,560.00 (79.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#238 of 925)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKAZ:KMGZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Company KazMunayGaz JSC Group's activities comprise the exploration and production of oil and gas, transportation, refining, and marketing of hydrocarbons and petroleum products, with trading activities carried out in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Group's activity consists of three main operating segments: exploration and production of oil and gas, oil transportation, and refining and trading of crude oil and refined products, which generates maximum revenue. It operates in the UAE, which generates maximum revenue, as well as in Kazakhstan, Romania, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and other countries.
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