YBS International BhdXKLS:0025 -1.56%38 Pretax Margin % is 76.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1783% above its 10-year median of 4.06. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0025 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,026 Industrial Products companies, YBS International Bhd ranks better than 85.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for YBS International Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0025'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.09 Med: 4.06 Max: 16.46
Current: 16.46
XKLS:0025's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 85.33% of 3026
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs XKLS:0025: 16.46
YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025) 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.
YBS International Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
YBS International Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for YBS International 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:0025 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, YBS International 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.
YBS International Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, YBS International Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YBS International 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.
YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025) has a Pretax Margin % of 76.47% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on YBS International Bhd and its competitors. This is 1783% above median its historical median of 4.06. According to the industry distribution chart, YBS International Bhd ranks #444 out of 3026 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is YBS International Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
YBS International Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 76.47% is 1783% above median its 10-year median of 4.06. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. YBS International Bhd's value of 76.47% is 1213.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YBS International Bhd ranks #444 out of 3026 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, YBS International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YBS International Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, YBS International Bhd ranks #444 out of 3026 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places YBS International Bhd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. YBS International Bhd's value of 76.47% is 1213.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.06 vs. the industry median of 5.82, YBS International 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.82, based on 3,026 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. YBS International Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 76.47% is 1213.9% 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 YBS International Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YBS International Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 76.47%, which is 1783% above median its own 10-year median of 4.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YBS International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.32 — trading 65.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 76.47%, which is 1783% above median its 10-year median of 4.06 and 1213.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. YBS International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 11 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 YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025), the current Pretax Margin % is 76.47% 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 YBS International Bhd (XKLS:0025) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YBS International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.32 is trading 65.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers YBS International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0025:
Pretax Margin %: 76.47% (1783% above median its 10-year median of 4.06)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.32 (65.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1213.9% above the Industrial Products median (#444 of 3026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0025 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YBS International Bhd is a Malaysian-based investment holding company involved in the provision of management services. It operates in the following main segments: Precision engineering and plastic injection molding, Precision machining and stamping, Paper products, Investment, and Electronic manufacturing services. The company earns maximum revenue from the Precision machining and stamping segment, which is involved in the manufacture and sale of precision machining and stamping components for the telecommunication, industrial sensors, switches, electronic equipment and other industries, and the provision of related specialised engineering services.
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