Scicom MSC BhdXKLS:0099 -0.57%71 Pretax Margin % is 19.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 16.86. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0099 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Scicom MSC Bhd ranks better than 86.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scicom MSC Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0099'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.55 Med: 16.86 Max: 24.95
Current: 20.37
XKLS:0099's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.69% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs XKLS:0099: 20.37
Scicom MSC Bhd (XKLS:0099) 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.
Scicom MSC Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Scicom MSC Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scicom 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:0099 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Scicom 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.
Scicom MSC Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Scicom MSC Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scicom 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.
Scicom MSC Bhd (XKLS:0099) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.83% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Scicom MSC Bhd and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 16.86. Over the past decade, Scicom MSC Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.55 to 24.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Scicom MSC Bhd ranks #143 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Scicom MSC Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Scicom MSC Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 19.83% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 16.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.55 to a high of 24.95. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Scicom MSC Bhd's value of 19.83% is 272.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scicom MSC Bhd ranks #143 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scicom MSC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scicom MSC Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Scicom MSC Bhd ranks #143 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Scicom MSC Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Scicom MSC Bhd's value of 19.83% is 272.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Scicom MSC Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 13.55 to 24.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.86 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Scicom 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.33, based on 1,074 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. Scicom MSC Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 19.83% is 272.4% 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 Scicom MSC Bhd and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scicom MSC Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 19.83%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 16.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scicom MSC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scicom MSC Bhd (XKLS:0099) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.19, compared to a current price of RM1.74 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.83%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 16.86 and 272.4% above the Business Services industry median of 5.33. Scicom MSC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Scicom MSC Bhd (XKLS:0099), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.83% 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 Scicom MSC Bhd (XKLS:0099) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scicom MSC Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.74 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.19.
GuruFocus considers Scicom MSC Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0099:
Pretax Margin %: 19.83% (18% above median its 10-year median of 16.86)
GF Value™: RM1.19 vs. price of RM1.74 (46.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 272.4% above the Business Services median (#143 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0099 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scicom MSC Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of customer contact center services within the business process outsourcing space. The company operates through two segments namely Business Process Outsourcing services which generates maximum revenue for the company and Education Solutions. Its Outsourcing services segment comprises BPO services which offer multi-lingual, multi-channel customer care, technical support help desks, consultative sales, and associated fulfillment. The company's Education segment includes educational and industrial training services focused on customer care in the service industry. It provides services to clients geographically across Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and China.
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