DPI Holdings BhdXKLS:0205 66 Pretax Margin % is 3.26% as of Feb. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 18.97. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0205 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, DPI Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 51.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DPI Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0205'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.37 Med: 18.97 Max: 37.03
Current: 4.79
XKLS:0205's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 51.84% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs XKLS:0205: 4.79
DPI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0205) 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.
DPI Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
DPI Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DPI 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:0205 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DPI 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.
DPI Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DPI Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DPI 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.
DPI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0205) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.26% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on DPI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 18.97. Over the past decade, DPI Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.37 to 37.03. According to the industry distribution chart, DPI Holdings Bhd ranks #819 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is DPI Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
DPI Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.26% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 18.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.37 to a high of 37.03. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. DPI Holdings Bhd's value of 3.26% is 38.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DPI Holdings Bhd ranks #819 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DPI Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DPI Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DPI Holdings Bhd ranks #819 out of 1580 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places DPI Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. DPI Holdings Bhd's value of 3.26% is 38.8% below this benchmark. Historically, DPI Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.37 to 37.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.97 vs. the industry median of 5.33, DPI Holdings Bhd has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,580 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. DPI Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.26% is 38.8% 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 DPI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DPI Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 3.26%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 18.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DPI Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DPI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0205) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.52, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 79.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.26%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 18.97 and 38.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. DPI Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 DPI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0205), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.26% as of Feb. 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 DPI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0205) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DPI Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 79.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.52.
GuruFocus considers DPI Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0205:
Pretax Margin %: 3.26% (83% below median its 10-year median of 18.97)
GF Value™: RM0.52 vs. price of RM0.11 (79.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% below the Chemicals median (#819 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0205 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DPI Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Aerosol products; Solvents and thinners and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Aerosol products segment. The aerosol products segment is involved in the business of development, manufacturing and distribution of aerosol products. Solvents and thinners segment is involved in the business of trading solvents and thinners. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia and also has an international presence.
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