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M&L Holdings GroupHKSE:08152 +18.06% Pretax Margin % is 20.97% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, M&L Holdings Group ranks better than 89.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for M&L Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08152'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.73 Med: -4.34 Max: 12.07
Current: 12.07
HKSE:08152's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.31% of 159
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.03
vs HKSE:08152: 12.07
M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) 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.
M&L Holdings Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
M&L Holdings Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M&L Holdings Group'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.
HKSE:08152 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, M&L Holdings Group'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.
M&L Holdings Group Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, M&L Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M&L Holdings Group'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.
M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.97% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on M&L Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #17 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is M&L Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
M&L Holdings Group's current Pretax Margin % is 20.97%. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. M&L Holdings Group's value of 20.97% is 420.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #17 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does M&L Holdings Group's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #17 out of 159 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places M&L Holdings Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.03. M&L Holdings Group's value of 20.97% is 420.3% above this benchmark. 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.03, based on 159 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. M&L Holdings Group's current Pretax Margin % of 20.97% is 420.3% 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 M&L Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M&L Holdings Group's current Pretax Margin % is 20.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&L Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.09 — trading 70% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.97% and 420.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.03. 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 M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.97% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
M&L Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding. The principal activities of the group are trading and lease of construction machinery and spare parts. It is segmented into Tunnelling and Foundation. The company generates maximum revenue from the Tunnelling segment. Its Tunnelling segment is engaged in the supply of specialised cutting tools and parts for construction equipment. The Foundation segment is engaged in the supply of fabricated construction steel works and equipment. Geographically, the organization has a business presence in Hong Kong, PRC, North America, Vietnam, Australia, other Asia-Pacific countries, and other countries, of which key revenue is generated from Australia.
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