ES Ceramics Technology BhdXKLS:0100 62 Pretax Margin % is 5.83% as of Feb. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 7.80. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0100 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks worse than 54.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0100'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 7.8 Max: 46.9
Current: 4.36
XKLS:0100's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 54.11% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs XKLS:0100: 4.36
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:0100 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, ES Ceramics Technology 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ES Ceramics Technology 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.83% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 7.80. Over the past decade, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.44 to 46.90. According to the industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #855 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.83% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 7.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 46.90. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 5.83% is 9.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #855 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #855 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places ES Ceramics Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 5.83% is 9.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.44 to 46.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.80 vs. the industry median of 5.33, ES Ceramics Technology 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,580 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. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.83% is 9.5% 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 5.83%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 7.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.83%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 7.80 and 9.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.83% as of Feb. 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19.
GuruFocus considers ES Ceramics Technology Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0100:
Pretax Margin %: 5.83% (25% below median its 10-year median of 7.80)
GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.12 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.5% above the Chemicals median (#855 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its holding, the company manufactures and distributes ceramic hand formers. Its product offerings include examination formers, surgical formers, household formers, and breathing bags and balloons. The formers are for continuous industrial use under heavy-duty conditions, to withstand the complex processes involving heat and chemicals to produce gloves. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments include Investing, Glove equipment, and Construction, of which the Construction segment derives the maximum revenue. The Construction segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of chemical products and construction materials, including readymix concrete.
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