Econframe BhdXKLS:0227 -1.85%59 Pretax Margin % is 6.20% as of Feb. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 17.53. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0227 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Econframe Bhd ranks worse than 51.59% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Econframe Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM2.3 Mil. Econframe Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM36.8 Mil. Therefore, Econframe Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Econframe Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0227'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.09 Med: 17.53 Max: 25.28
Current: 5.09
XKLS:0227's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 51.59% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.48
vs XKLS:0227: 5.09
Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) 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.
Econframe Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Econframe Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Econframe 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:0227 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Econframe 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.
Econframe Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Econframe Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Econframe 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.
Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.20% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Econframe Bhd and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 17.53. Over the past decade, Econframe Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.09 to 25.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #907 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Econframe Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Econframe Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 6.20% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 17.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.09 to a high of 25.28. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Econframe Bhd's value of 6.20% is 13.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #907 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Econframe Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Econframe Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Econframe Bhd ranks #907 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Econframe Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Econframe Bhd's value of 6.20% is 13.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Econframe Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.09 to 25.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.53 vs. the industry median of 5.48, Econframe 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 5.48, based on 1,758 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. Econframe Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 6.20% is 13.1% 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 Econframe Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Econframe Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 6.20%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 17.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Econframe Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 70.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.20%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 17.53 and 13.1% above the Construction industry median of 5.48. Econframe Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.20% 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 Econframe Bhd (XKLS:0227) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econframe Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 70.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers Econframe Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0227:
Pretax Margin %: 6.20% (65% below median its 10-year median of 17.53)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.27 (70.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% above the Construction median (#907 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0227 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Econframe Bhd is an investment holding company. Its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacturing and sales of doors, door and window frames, glass processing, and fabrication and installation of aluminium glazing, glass products, and facade works. The Group operates in three reportable operating segments: Manufacturing, which focuses on doors, frames, glass and facade works and generates the majority of revenue; Trading, which involves trading of doors and ironmongery and the trading and provision of installation services for solar energy products and systems; and Investment holding, which provides corporate and financial support to the Group. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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