AppAsia BhdXKLS:0119 +4.35%41 Pretax Margin % is 13.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2681% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0119 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,817 Software companies, AppAsia Bhd ranks better than 65.78% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. AppAsia Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.82 Mil. AppAsia Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.25 Mil. Therefore, AppAsia Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AppAsia Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0119'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -147.09 Med: 0.47 Max: 13.26
Current: 8.83
XKLS:0119's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 65.78% of 2817
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.57
vs XKLS:0119: 8.83
AppAsia Bhd (XKLS:0119) 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.
AppAsia Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
AppAsia Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AppAsia 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:0119 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, AppAsia 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.
AppAsia Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, AppAsia Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AppAsia 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.
AppAsia Bhd (XKLS:0119) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.07% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on AppAsia Bhd and its competitors. This is 2681% above median its historical median of 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, AppAsia Bhd ranks #964 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is AppAsia Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
AppAsia Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 13.07% is 2681% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.57. AppAsia Bhd's value of 13.07% is 266.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AppAsia Bhd ranks #964 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AppAsia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AppAsia Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, AppAsia Bhd ranks #964 out of 2817 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts AppAsia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.57. AppAsia Bhd's value of 13.07% is 266.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 3.57, AppAsia 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.57, based on 2,817 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. AppAsia Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 13.07% is 266.1% 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 AppAsia Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AppAsia Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 13.07%, which is 2681% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AppAsia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AppAsia Bhd (XKLS:0119) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.10, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.07%, which is 2681% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 266.1% above the Software industry median of 3.57. AppAsia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 AppAsia Bhd (XKLS:0119), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.07% 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 AppAsia Bhd (XKLS:0119) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AppAsia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.10.
GuruFocus considers AppAsia Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0119:
Pretax Margin %: 13.07% (2681% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: RM0.10 vs. price of RM0.12 (20% above fair value)
Industry Position: 266.1% above the Software median (#964 of 2817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0119 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AppAsia Bhd is a digital platform provider specialising in blockchain technologies, advanced mobile applications, and digital content. The company operates in the segments of Financial Services Business, E-Commerce Business, Digital solutions Business, and Investment Holding and Other Businesses. Investment holding includes investment management and provision of management services and other complimentary services; E-Commerce Business segment engages in the provision of online marketplace for e-commerce activities; Digital solutions business engages in the provision of digital platform related solutions and services; and Financial services segment provides financial assistance. Geographically, the group operates in Malaysia and United States, of which key revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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