Qes Group BhdXKLS:0196 +6.42%69 Pretax Margin % is 9.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 9.40. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0196 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Qes Group Bhd ranks better than 71.79% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Qes Group Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM5.4 Mil. Qes Group Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM58.3 Mil. Therefore, Qes Group Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qes Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0196'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.47 Med: 9.4 Max: 13.01
Current: 9.26
XKLS:0196's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.79% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.59
vs XKLS:0196: 9.26
Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) 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.
Qes Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Qes Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qes 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:0196 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Qes 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.
Qes Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Qes Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qes 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.
Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.33% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Qes Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.40. Over the past decade, Qes Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.47 to 13.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Qes Group Bhd ranks #697 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Qes Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Qes Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 9.33% is near median its 10-year median of 9.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.47 to a high of 13.01. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Qes Group Bhd's value of 9.33% is 159.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qes Group Bhd ranks #697 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qes Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qes Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Qes Group Bhd ranks #697 out of 2471 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Qes Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.59. Qes Group Bhd's value of 9.33% is 159.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Qes Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.47 to 13.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.40 vs. the industry median of 3.59, Qes 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.59, based on 2,471 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. Qes Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 9.33% is 159.9% 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 Qes Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qes Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 9.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qes Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.58 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.40 and 159.9% above the Hardware industry median of 3.59. Qes Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.33% 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 Qes Group Bhd (XKLS:0196) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qes Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.58 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58.
GuruFocus considers Qes Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0196:
Pretax Margin %: 9.33% (near median its 10-year median of 9.40)
GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.58 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 159.9% above the Hardware median (#697 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0196 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qes Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding. The company has multiple businesses that includes, the Equipment segment which derives maximum revenue includes marketing and servicing of scientific instruments. The materials and Engineering solutions distribution segment includes trading and servicing of industrial parts, equipment, and scientific instruments. The manufacturing division includes manufacturing, trading, and servicing industrial parts and equipment and providing a vision software solution for automated equipment, mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy service, and investment holding, that invests in shares.
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