MLACW (Malacca Straits Acquisition Co) Pre-Tax Income: $-0.87 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2023)

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What is Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Pre-Tax Income?

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co MLACW 24 Pre-Tax Income is $-0.87 Mil as of Mar. 2023. GuruFocus rates MLACW with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's pretax income for the three months ended in Mar. 2023 was $-0.97 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2023 was $-0.87 Mil. Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's pretax margin was %.

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co  (NAS:MLACW) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=-0.967/0
=%

* 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.

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Pre-Tax Income Related Terms

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Pre-Tax Income 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.

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Pre-Tax Income Chart

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Pre-Tax Income
-7.63 6.05 3.01

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.91 0.99 -0.35 -0.54 -0.97

MLACW vs RAM, CLOE, APMI: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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.

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Pre-Tax Income vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-1.759+4.497+0+0.271+-0.00099999999999989
=3.01

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-0.273+-0.694+0+0+0
=-0.97

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.87 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of $-0.87 Mil mean?
Malacca Straits Acquisition Co (MLACW) has a Pre-Tax Income of $-0.87 Mil as of Mar. 2023. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Malacca Straits Acquisition Co and its competitors.
Is Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $-0.87 Mil. Overall, Malacca Straits Acquisition Co has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Pre-Tax Income compare to RAM and CLOE?
Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's Pre-Tax Income of $-0.87 Mil can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Diversified Financial Services industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Malacca Straits Acquisition Co and its competitors. Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $-0.87 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malacca Straits Acquisition Co stock overvalued right now?
Malacca Straits Acquisition Co (MLACW) has a current Pre-Tax Income of $-0.87 Mil. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-0.87 Mil. Malacca Straits Acquisition Co's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Malacca Straits Acquisition Co (MLACW), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-0.87 Mil as of Mar. 2023. 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.

Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Business Description

Address 2 Ice House Street, Saint George’s Building, Unit 601-2, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Malacca Straits Acquisition Co Ltd is a blank check company.
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