XOX BhdXKLS:0165 +2.56%29 Pretax Margin % is 1.65% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0165 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, XOX Bhd ranks worse than 80.82% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. XOX Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.1 Mil. XOX Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM66.8 Mil. Therefore, XOX Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for XOX Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0165'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.39 Med: -7.71 Max: 1.79
Current: -7.08
XKLS:0165's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 80.82% of 365
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.63
vs XKLS:0165: -7.08
XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) 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.
XOX Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
XOX Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for XOX 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:0165 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, XOX 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.
XOX Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, XOX Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where XOX 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.
XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.65% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on XOX Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, XOX Bhd ranks #295 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 80.8%.
Is XOX Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
XOX Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 1.65%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.63. XOX Bhd's value of 1.65% is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, XOX Bhd ranks #295 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, XOX Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XOX Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, XOX Bhd ranks #295 out of 365 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places XOX Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.63. XOX Bhd's value of 1.65% is 78.4% below this benchmark. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.63, based on 365 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. XOX Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 1.65% is 78.4% below 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 XOX Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. XOX Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 1.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XOX Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.65% and 78.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.63. XOX Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 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 XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.65% 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 XOX Bhd (XKLS:0165) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XOX Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28.
GuruFocus considers XOX Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0165:
Pretax Margin %: 1.65%
GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.20 (28.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#295 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0165 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
XOX Bhd is principally involved in investment holding. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the business of providing telecommunication and mobile application-related services. The company's operating segments include (i) Provision of mobile telecommunication services and its related products, e-commerce services and digital advertising in Malaysia. (ii) Sports segment which involve in establishing, managing and controlling a football club. (iii) Investment holding which involve in investment in subsidiaries, associates and other investments. (iv) Other segments refer to non-core business activities of the company. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Mobile telecommunication services segment.
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