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KSS LineXKRX:044450 -0.40%83 Pretax Margin % is 11.05% as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 10.25. GuruFocus rates XKRX:044450 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩10,078.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, KSS Line ranks better than 78.65% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. KSS Line's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩17,661 Mil. KSS Line's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩159,897 Mil. Therefore, KSS Line's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KSS Line's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:044450'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.83 Med: 10.25 Max: 19.11
Current: 19.11
XKRX:044450's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.65% of 1007
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.71
vs XKRX:044450: 19.11
KSS Line (XKRX:044450) 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.
KSS Line Pretax Margin % Related Terms
KSS Line Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSS Line'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, KSS Line'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.
KSS Line Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, KSS Line's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSS Line'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.
KSS Line (XKRX:044450) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.05% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on KSS Line and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.25. Over the past decade, KSS Line's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.83 to 19.11. According to the industry distribution chart, KSS Line ranks #215 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is KSS Line's Pretax Margin % too high?
KSS Line's current Pretax Margin % of 11.05% is near median its 10-year median of 10.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.83 to a high of 19.11. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.71. KSS Line's value of 11.05% is 64.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSS Line ranks #215 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KSS Line has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSS Line's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, KSS Line ranks #215 out of 1007 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places KSS Line in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.71. KSS Line's value of 11.05% is 64.7% above this benchmark. Historically, KSS Line's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.83 to 19.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.25 vs. the industry median of 6.71, KSS Line 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.71, based on 1,007 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. KSS Line's current Pretax Margin % of 11.05% is 64.7% 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 KSS Line and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSS Line's current Pretax Margin % is 11.05%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSS Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSS Line (XKRX:044450) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩10,078.53, compared to a current price of ₩9,920.00 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.05%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.25 and 64.7% above the Transportation industry median of 6.71. KSS Line's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 KSS Line (XKRX:044450), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.05% 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 KSS Line (XKRX:044450) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSS Line stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩9,920.00 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩10,078.53.
GuruFocus considers KSS Line to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:044450:
Pretax Margin %: 11.05% (near median its 10-year median of 10.25)
GF Value™: ₩10,078.53 vs. price of ₩9,920.00 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.7% above the Transportation median (#215 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:044450 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KSS Line Ltd is a South Korea-based company engaged in the shipping business, which involves the production and sale of maritime transportation services. Its business is divided into gas and chemical vessel divisions.
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