Sime Darby BhdSMEBF 91 Pretax Margin % is 5.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 3.56. GuruFocus rates SMEBF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.65. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sime Darby Bhd ranks better than 50.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sime Darby Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SMEBF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.15 Med: 3.56 Max: 4.87
Current: 4.52
SMEBF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 50.79% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.42
vs SMEBF: 4.52
Sime Darby Bhd (OTCPK:SMEBF) 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.
Sime Darby Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sime Darby Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sime Darby Bhd'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 Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Sime Darby Bhd'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.
Sime Darby Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sime Darby Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sime Darby Bhd'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.
Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.71% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sime Darby Bhd and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 3.56. Over the past decade, Sime Darby Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.15 to 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #652 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Sime Darby Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sime Darby Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.71% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 3.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.15 to a high of 4.87. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. Sime Darby Bhd's value of 5.71% is 29.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #652 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sime Darby Bhd has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sime Darby Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sime Darby Bhd ranks #652 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Sime Darby Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.42. Sime Darby Bhd's value of 5.71% is 29.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Sime Darby Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.15 to 4.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.56 vs. the industry median of 4.42, Sime Darby Bhd 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.42, based on 1,325 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. Sime Darby Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.71% is 29.2% 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 Sime Darby Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sime Darby Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 5.71%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 3.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sime Darby Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) has a current Pretax Margin % of 5.71%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.65, compared to a current price of $0.56 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.71%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 3.56 and 29.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.42. Sime Darby Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.71% as of Mar. 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 Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sime Darby Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.56 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.65.
Key valuation signals for SMEBF:
Pretax Margin %: 5.71% (60% above median its 10-year median of 3.56)
GF Value™: $0.65 vs. price of $0.56 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#652 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMEBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sime Darby Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. It organizes itself into four segments, based on business type: motors, industrial, UMW, Corporate, and others. Its industrial segment, the majority revenue-generating segment, offers sales, rentals, and servicing of equipment, while the motors segment focuses on vehicle assembly, distribution, and related after-sales services. The company operates principally in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Malaysia, with additional presence in markets in several countries through its subsidiaries and regional operations. Its business model emphasizes expanding its footprint in key sectors and leveraging established brands to capture growth across multiple geographic markets.
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