Southern Cable Group BhdXKLS:0225 +5.86%84 Pretax Margin % is 9.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 4.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0225 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks better than 67.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Cable Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0225'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.17 Med: 4.57 Max: 10.24
Current: 10.24
XKLS:0225's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 67.73% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs XKLS:0225: 10.24
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Southern Cable Group 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Southern Cable 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cable 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.
Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.95% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 4.57. Over the past decade, Southern Cable Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.17 to 10.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #978 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 9.95% is 118% above median its 10-year median of 4.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.17 to a high of 10.24. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 9.95% is 70.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #978 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Cable Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cable Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Southern Cable Group Bhd ranks #978 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Southern Cable Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Southern Cable Group Bhd's value of 9.95% is 70.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cable Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.17 to 10.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.57 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Southern Cable 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,031 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. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 9.95% is 70.1% 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cable Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 9.95%, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cable Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM2.35 — trading 91.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.95%, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 4.57 and 70.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Southern Cable Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.95% 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 Southern Cable Group Bhd (XKLS:0225) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cable Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.35 is trading 91.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23.
GuruFocus considers Southern Cable Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0225:
Pretax Margin %: 9.95% (118% above median its 10-year median of 4.57)
GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM2.35 (91.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.1% above the Industrial Products median (#978 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Cable Group Bhd is a manufacturer of cables and wires. The company's portfolio includes cables and wires used for power distribution and transmission, communications, as well as control and instrumentation applications. Its reportable operating segments are Power cables and wires, Communications cables and wires, Control and instrumentation cables and wires, and Related products and services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Power cables and wires, which are used in electrical systems for the distribution of power. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its local markets and also exports its products to other regions.
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