Willowglen MSC BhdXKLS:0008 50 Pretax Margin % is 10.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 11.38. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0008 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Willowglen MSC Bhd ranks better than 59.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Willowglen MSC Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0008'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.02 Med: 11.38 Max: 16.56
Current: 5.68
XKLS:0008's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 59.37% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.59
vs XKLS:0008: 5.68
Willowglen MSC Bhd (XKLS:0008) 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.
Willowglen MSC Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Willowglen MSC Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Willowglen MSC 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.
XKLS:0008 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Willowglen MSC 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.
Willowglen MSC Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Willowglen MSC Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willowglen MSC 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.
Willowglen MSC Bhd (XKLS:0008) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.70% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Willowglen MSC Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Willowglen MSC Bhd ranks #1004 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Willowglen MSC Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Willowglen MSC Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 10.70% is near median its 10-year median of 11.38. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Willowglen MSC Bhd's value of 10.70% is 198.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willowglen MSC Bhd ranks #1004 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Willowglen MSC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willowglen MSC Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Willowglen MSC Bhd ranks #1004 out of 2471 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Willowglen MSC Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Willowglen MSC Bhd's value of 10.70% is 198.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.38 vs. the industry median of 3.59, Willowglen MSC 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.59, based on 2,471 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. Willowglen MSC Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 10.70% is 198.1% 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 Willowglen MSC Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willowglen MSC Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 10.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willowglen MSC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willowglen MSC Bhd (XKLS:0008) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.38 and 198.1% above the Hardware industry median of 3.59. Willowglen MSC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Willowglen MSC Bhd (XKLS:0008), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.70% 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 Willowglen MSC Bhd (XKLS:0008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willowglen MSC Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33.
GuruFocus considers Willowglen MSC Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0008:
Pretax Margin %: 10.70% (near median its 10-year median of 11.38)
GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.30 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 198.1% above the Hardware median (#1004 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Willowglen MSC Bhd is principally engaged in the research, development, and supply of computer-based control systems. The activities of the company include sales, implementation and maintenance of computer-based control systems, computer system integration activities and installation of building automation systems for remote monitoring, investment holding and design, supply consultancy, installation, engineering services and maintenance of computer hardware and software. The Singapore geographical segment generates maximum revenue for the company which designs, supplies, engineers, implementation and maintenance computer-based control systems.
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