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KG DongbusteelXKRX:016380 +1.59%87 Pretax Margin % is 14.03% as of Jun. 2026, which is 235% above its 10-year median of 4.19. GuruFocus rates XKRX:016380 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩6,349.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, KG Dongbusteel ranks better than 74.1% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. KG Dongbusteel's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩125,741 Mil. KG Dongbusteel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩896,376 Mil. Therefore, KG Dongbusteel's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KG Dongbusteel's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:016380'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.98 Med: 4.19 Max: 10.13
Current: 7.67
XKRX:016380's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.1% of 610
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.12
vs XKRX:016380: 7.67
KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) 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.
KG Dongbusteel Pretax Margin % Related Terms
KG Dongbusteel Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KG Dongbusteel'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.
XKRX:016380 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, KG Dongbusteel'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.
KG Dongbusteel Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, KG Dongbusteel's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KG Dongbusteel'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.
KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.03% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on KG Dongbusteel and its competitors. This is 235% above median its historical median of 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #158 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is KG Dongbusteel's Pretax Margin % too high?
KG Dongbusteel's current Pretax Margin % of 14.03% is 235% above median its 10-year median of 4.19. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.12. KG Dongbusteel's value of 14.03% is 349.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #158 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KG Dongbusteel has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KG Dongbusteel's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, KG Dongbusteel ranks #158 out of 610 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts KG Dongbusteel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.12. KG Dongbusteel's value of 14.03% is 349.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.19 vs. the industry median of 3.12, KG Dongbusteel 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 3.12, based on 610 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. KG Dongbusteel's current Pretax Margin % of 14.03% is 349.7% 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 KG Dongbusteel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KG Dongbusteel's current Pretax Margin % is 14.03%, which is 235% above median its own 10-year median of 4.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KG Dongbusteel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩6,349.97, compared to a current price of ₩5,740.00 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.03%, which is 235% above median its 10-year median of 4.19 and 349.7% above the Steel industry median of 3.12. KG Dongbusteel's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.03% 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 KG Dongbusteel (XKRX:016380) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KG Dongbusteel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩5,740.00 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩6,349.97.
GuruFocus considers KG Dongbusteel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:016380:
Pretax Margin %: 14.03% (235% above median its 10-year median of 4.19)
GF Value™: ₩6,349.97 vs. price of ₩5,740.00 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 349.7% above the Steel median (#158 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:016380 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KG Dongbusteel is a Korea based company engaged in manufacturing of steel products. It serves automobile, electronics, and construction industry. The company offers various steel products including hot-rolled steel sheet, cold rolled steel sheet, galvanized steel sheet, pre-coated metal sheet, tin plate, tin free steel, pipe, H-beam and pre-engineered metal building systems.
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