Kinergy Advancement BhdXKLS:0193 61 Pretax Margin % is 8.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 7.49. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0193 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Kinergy Advancement Bhd ranks better than 61.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kinergy Advancement Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0193'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63 Med: 7.49 Max: 9.45
Current: 7.54
XKLS:0193's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 61.43% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs XKLS:0193: 7.54
Kinergy Advancement Bhd (XKLS:0193) 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.
Kinergy Advancement Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kinergy Advancement 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:0193 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kinergy Advancement 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.
Kinergy Advancement Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kinergy Advancement Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kinergy Advancement 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.
Kinergy Advancement Bhd (XKLS:0193) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.40% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kinergy Advancement Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 7.49. Over the past decade, Kinergy Advancement Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.63 to 9.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Kinergy Advancement Bhd ranks #678 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Kinergy Advancement Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kinergy Advancement Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 8.40% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 7.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 9.45. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Kinergy Advancement Bhd's value of 8.40% is 52.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kinergy Advancement Bhd ranks #678 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kinergy Advancement Bhd has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kinergy Advancement Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kinergy Advancement Bhd ranks #678 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kinergy Advancement Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Kinergy Advancement Bhd's value of 8.40% is 52.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kinergy Advancement Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.63 to 9.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.49 vs. the industry median of 5.52, Kinergy Advancement 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.52, based on 1,758 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. Kinergy Advancement Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 8.40% is 52.3% 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 Kinergy Advancement Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kinergy Advancement Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 8.40%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 7.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kinergy Advancement Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinergy Advancement Bhd (XKLS:0193) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 57.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.40%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 7.49 and 52.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.52. Kinergy Advancement Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Kinergy Advancement Bhd (XKLS:0193), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.40% 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 Kinergy Advancement Bhd (XKLS:0193) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kinergy Advancement Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 57.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers Kinergy Advancement Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0193:
Pretax Margin %: 8.40% (12% above median its 10-year median of 7.49)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.39 (57.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% above the Construction median (#678 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0193 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kinergy Advancement Bhd is principally engaged in the business of provision of electrical and mechanical engineering services and operation of generating facilities that produce electric energy. The Company is recognised in the ENERGY SPACE as a Holistic One-Stop Energy and Engineering Solutions Provider. The reportable business segments of the Group comprise Engineering, provision of engineering solutions, and Sustainable Energy Solutions (SES), provision of clean energy, renewable energy and energy efficient solutions. It generates maximum revenue from Sustainable Energy Solutions (SES). It operates in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, and generates maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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