Aco Group BhdXKLS:0218 45 Pretax Margin % is 3.98% as of Feb. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 5.18. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0218 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, Aco Group Bhd ranks better than 53.55% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Aco Group Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM1.3 Mil. Aco Group Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM31.8 Mil. Therefore, Aco Group Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aco Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0218'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54 Med: 5.18 Max: 7.41
Current: 4.29
XKLS:0218's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 53.55% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs XKLS:0218: 4.29
Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) 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.
Aco Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Aco Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aco 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:0218 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Aco 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.
Aco Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aco Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aco 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.
Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.98% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 5.18. Over the past decade, Aco Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.54 to 7.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #1150 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Aco Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Aco Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.98% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 5.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 7.41. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Aco Group Bhd's value of 3.98% is 11.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #1150 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aco Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aco Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #1150 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Aco Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Aco Group Bhd's value of 3.98% is 11.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Aco Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.54 to 7.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.18 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Aco 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 3.58, based on 2,476 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. Aco Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.98% is 11.2% 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 Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aco Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 3.98%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 5.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aco Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.21, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.98%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 5.18 and 11.2% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Aco Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.98% 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.21.
GuruFocus considers Aco Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0218:
Pretax Margin %: 3.98% (23% below median its 10-year median of 5.18)
GF Value™: RM0.21 vs. price of RM0.16 (23.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.2% above the Hardware median (#1150 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aco Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in management consultancy activities, distribution of electrical products and accessories, wholesale of household appliances, and trading of electronic, electrical goods, lighting, and lighting accessories. Its product portfolio comprises communication cables and wires, fans and air-conditioners, water heaters, switches and power outlets, and others. The group's reportable operating segments are as follows: Industrial users and Resellers. Maximum revenue is generated from the Industrial users segment, which represents sales of electrical products and accessories to electrical contractors, electrical products manufacturers, and others. Geographically, the group operates mainly in Malaysia.
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