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OCK Group BhdXKLS:0172 +1.32%39 Pretax Margin % is 9.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 8.47. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0172 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, OCK Group Bhd ranks better than 56.59% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. OCK Group Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-13.5 Mil. OCK Group Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-150.4 Mil. Therefore, OCK Group Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for OCK Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0172'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.99 Med: 8.47 Max: 10.39
Current: 10.05
XKLS:0172's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 56.59% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.68
vs XKLS:0172: 10.05
OCK Group Bhd (XKLS:0172) 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.
OCK Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
OCK Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OCK Group 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:0172 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, OCK Group 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.
OCK Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, OCK Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OCK Group 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.
OCK Group Bhd (XKLS:0172) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.00% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on OCK Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.47. Over the past decade, OCK Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.99 to 10.39. According to the industry distribution chart, OCK Group Bhd ranks #158 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is OCK Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
OCK Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 9.00% is near median its 10-year median of 8.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.99 to a high of 10.39. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.68. OCK Group Bhd's value of 9.00% is 17.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OCK Group Bhd ranks #158 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OCK Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OCK Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, OCK Group Bhd ranks #158 out of 364 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts OCK Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.68. OCK Group Bhd's value of 9.00% is 17.2% above this benchmark. Historically, OCK Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.99 to 10.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.47 vs. the industry median of 7.68, OCK Group 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.68, based on 364 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. OCK Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 9.00% is 17.2% 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 OCK Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OCK Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 9.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OCK Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OCK Group Bhd (XKLS:0172) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.47, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.47 and 17.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.68. OCK Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 9 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 OCK Group Bhd (XKLS:0172), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.00% 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 OCK Group Bhd (XKLS:0172) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OCK Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.47.
GuruFocus considers OCK Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0172:
Pretax Margin %: 9.00% (near median its 10-year median of 8.47)
GF Value™: RM0.47 vs. price of RM0.39 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#158 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OCK Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Its subsidiaries are involved in providing turnkey telecommunications network services, renewable energy and power solutions, tower facilities, utilities, and communication networks for mobile and broadband operators, as well as the supply and commissioning of drone-related equipment and services. The company operates through five segments: Telecommunication Network Services, Green Energy Solutions, Power Solutions, Trading, and Investment Holding. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Telecommunication Network Services segment. the company operates in Malaysia, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, Singapore, and Vietnam, with the majority of its revenue coming from Malaysia.
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