JF Technology BhdXKLS:0146 -2.44%65 Pretax Margin % is 19.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 20.48. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0146 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Semiconductors companies, JF Technology Bhd ranks better than 72.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for JF Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0146'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.34 Med: 20.48 Max: 42.09
Current: 14.56
XKLS:0146's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 72.09% of 1021
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.07
vs XKLS:0146: 14.56
JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) 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.
JF Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
JF Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JF Technology 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:0146 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, JF 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.
JF Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, JF Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JF 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.
JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.70% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on JF Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.48. Over the past decade, JF Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.34 to 42.09. According to the industry distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #285 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is JF Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
JF Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 19.70% is near median its 10-year median of 20.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.34 to a high of 42.09. The Semiconductors industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. JF Technology Bhd's value of 19.70% is 288.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #285 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JF Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JF Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #285 out of 1021 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts JF Technology Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. JF Technology Bhd's value of 19.70% is 288.6% above this benchmark. Historically, JF Technology Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.34 to 42.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.48 vs. the industry median of 5.07, JF 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.07, based on 1,021 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. JF Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 19.70% is 288.6% 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 JF Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JF Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 19.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JF Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.15, compared to a current price of RM0.60 — trading 47.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.48 and 288.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.07. JF Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.70% 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 JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JF Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.60 is trading 47.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.15.
GuruFocus considers JF Technology Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0146:
Pretax Margin %: 19.70% (near median its 10-year median of 20.48)
GF Value™: RM1.15 vs. price of RM0.60 (47.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 288.6% above the Semiconductors median (#285 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0146 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JF Technology Bhd is an investment holding company, which along with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing, packaging, marketing, trading, and distribution of electronic products and components. Its products include integrated circuit test sockets, interconnects, and test solutions and equipment among other products for the semiconductor and electronics assembly markets. Geographically it derives maximum revenue from China and the rest from Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, Philippines, and other regions.
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