Pekat Group BhdXKLS:0233 -1.12%81 Pretax Margin % is 11.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 12.10. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0233 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Semiconductors companies, Pekat Group Bhd ranks better than 64.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pekat Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0233'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.98 Med: 12.1 Max: 16.6
Current: 11.08
XKLS:0233's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.45% of 1021
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.07
vs XKLS:0233: 11.08
Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) 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.
Pekat Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Pekat Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pekat 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:0233 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Pekat 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.
Pekat Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Pekat Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pekat 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.
Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.09% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Pekat Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.10. Over the past decade, Pekat Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.98 to 16.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #363 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Pekat Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Pekat Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.09% is near median its 10-year median of 12.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.98 to a high of 16.60. The Semiconductors industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. Pekat Group Bhd's value of 11.09% is 118.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #363 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pekat Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pekat Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Pekat Group Bhd ranks #363 out of 1021 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Pekat Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. Pekat Group Bhd's value of 11.09% is 118.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pekat Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.98 to 16.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.10 vs. the industry median of 5.07, Pekat 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.07, based on 1,021 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. Pekat Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.09% is 118.7% 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 Pekat Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pekat Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 11.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pekat Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.96, compared to a current price of RM1.77 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.10 and 118.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.07. Pekat Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.09% 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 Pekat Group Bhd (XKLS:0233) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pekat Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.77 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.96.
GuruFocus considers Pekat Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0233:
Pretax Margin %: 11.09% (near median its 10-year median of 12.10)
GF Value™: RM1.96 vs. price of RM1.77 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 118.7% above the Semiconductors median (#363 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pekat Group Bhd is engaged in investment holding activities: The company operates in solar photovoltaic systems, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of on-grid and off-grid solar power plants. It also provides earthing and lightning protection systems, alongside the distribution of electrical products such as solar PV components, surge protection devices, and aviation warning lights. Additionally, the company undertakes manufacturing, engineering, and project activities for the power generation, transmission, and distribution sector. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Solar division that is Design, supply and installation of on-grid and off-grid solar photovoltaic systems and power plants.
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