GDB Holdings BhdXKLS:0198 -3.85%68 Pretax Margin % is 16.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 9.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0198 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks better than 68.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for GDB Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0198'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.42 Med: 9.27 Max: 15.5
Current: 9.22
XKLS:0198's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 68.92% of 1757
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs XKLS:0198: 9.22
GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
GDB Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GDB Holdings 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:0198 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, GDB Holdings 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, GDB Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GDB Holdings 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.83% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on GDB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 9.27. Over the past decade, GDB Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.42 to 15.50. According to the industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #546 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
GDB Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 16.83% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 9.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.42 to a high of 15.50. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 16.83% is 206% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #546 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GDB Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDB Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #546 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts GDB Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 16.83% is 206% above this benchmark. Historically, GDB Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.42 to 15.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.27 vs. the industry median of 5.50, GDB Holdings 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 5.50, based on 1,757 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. GDB Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 16.83% is 206% 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 GDB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDB Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 16.83%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 9.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.83%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 9.27 and 206% above the Construction industry median of 5.50. GDB Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.83% 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers GDB Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0198:
Pretax Margin %: 16.83% (82% above median its 10-year median of 9.27)
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.50 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 206% above the Construction median (#546 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GDB Holdings Bhd is engaged in providing construction services, for residential, commercial, and mixed-development projects. The company is involved in the implementation of construction projects which includes daily management of all the works required for the timely completion of the projects. It also engages subcontractors to provide certain services such as the supply and installation of construction materials, machinery and equipment, and other specialized trade work. The group principally operates in Malaysia. The key revenue is derived from construction activities.
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