Cekd BhdXKLS:0238 58 Pretax Margin % is 24.59% as of Feb. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 28.58. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0238 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Cekd Bhd ranks better than 94.82% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Cekd Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM2.74 Mil. Cekd Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM11.16 Mil. Therefore, Cekd Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 24.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cekd Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0238'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.92 Med: 28.58 Max: 41.5
Current: 25.46
XKLS:0238's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 94.82% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.84
vs XKLS:0238: 25.46
Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) 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.
Cekd Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cekd Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cekd 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:0238 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Cekd 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.
Cekd Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Cekd Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cekd 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.
Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) has a Pretax Margin % of 24.59% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cekd Bhd and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 28.58. Over the past decade, Cekd Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 20.92 to 41.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #157 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Cekd Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cekd Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 24.59% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 28.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.92 to a high of 41.50. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.84. Cekd Bhd's value of 24.59% is 321.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #157 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cekd Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cekd Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #157 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cekd Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.84. Cekd Bhd's value of 24.59% is 321.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cekd Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 20.92 to 41.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.58 vs. the industry median of 5.84, Cekd 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 5.84, 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. Cekd Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 24.59% is 321.1% 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 Cekd Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cekd Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 24.59%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 28.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cekd Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.54, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 24.59%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 28.58 and 321.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.84. Cekd Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238), the current Pretax Margin % is 24.59% 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.54.
GuruFocus considers Cekd Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0238:
Pretax Margin %: 24.59% (14% below median its 10-year median of 28.58)
GF Value™: RM0.54 vs. price of RM0.30 (45.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 321.1% above the Industrial Products median (#157 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cekd Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the manufacturing of die cutting moulds and trading of related consumables, tools and accessories. The company has three reportable segments:(i) Manufacturing: Manufacturing of die cutting moulds, (ii) Trading: Trading of related consumables, tools and accessories, and (iii) Investment holding: Holding of investments in shares of subsidiaries. The majority of revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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