HPP Holdings BhdXKLS:0228 -1.72%54 Pretax Margin % is 4.90% as of Feb. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 14.66. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0228 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks better than 86.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HPP Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0228'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.61 Med: 14.66 Max: 26.26
Current: 11.35
XKLS:0228's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.51% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.96
vs XKLS:0228: 11.35
HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) 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.
HPP Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
HPP Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HPP 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:0228 vs SW, PKG, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, HPP 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.
HPP Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HPP Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HPP 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.
HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.90% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 14.66. Over the past decade, HPP Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.61 to 26.26. According to the industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #53 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
HPP Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.90% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 14.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.61 to a high of 26.26. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.96. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 4.90% is 1.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #53 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HPP Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPP Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #53 out of 393 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places HPP Holdings Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.96. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 4.90% is 1.2% below this benchmark. Historically, HPP Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.61 to 26.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.66 vs. the industry median of 4.96, HPP 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.96, based on 393 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. HPP Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.90% is 1.2% 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 HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HPP Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 4.90%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 14.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.90%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 14.66 and 1.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.96. HPP Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.90% 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers HPP Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0228:
Pretax Margin %: 4.90% (67% below median its 10-year median of 14.66)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.29 (32.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#53 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HPP Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company principally engaged in printing, production, sales, and marketing of paper-based packaging. Its product range includes corrugated and non-corrugated packaging, paper pulp molded packaging, rigid boxes, as well as brochures, leaflets, labels, and paper bags. The company operates in multiple countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and Taiwan. It serves markets such as consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and household products. HPP generates revenue prominently through the sale and provision of packaging solutions.
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