Yew Lee Pacific Group BhdXKLS:0248 +0.85%53 Pretax Margin % is 30.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 14.06. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0248 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks better than 86.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0248'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.09 Med: 14.06 Max: 32.26
Current: 11.57
XKLS:0248's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.54% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs XKLS:0248: 11.57
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) 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.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Yew Lee Pacific 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.
XKLS:0248 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Yew Lee Pacific 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.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yew Lee Pacific 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.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) has a Pretax Margin % of 30.69% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 14.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks #21 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 30.69% is 118% above median its 10-year median of 14.06. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's value of 30.69% is 630.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks #21 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd ranks #21 out of 156 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's value of 30.69% is 630.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.06 vs. the industry median of 4.20, Yew Lee Pacific 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 Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.20, based on 156 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. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 30.69% is 630.7% 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 Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 30.69%, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 14.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.59 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 30.69%, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 14.06 and 630.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.20. Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248), the current Pretax Margin % is 30.69% 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 Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd (XKLS:0248) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.59 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33.
GuruFocus considers Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0248:
Pretax Margin %: 30.69% (118% above median its 10-year median of 14.06)
GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.59 (78.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 630.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#21 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yew Lee Pacific Group Bhd is principally an investment holding company. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are engaged in manufacturing of industrial brushes and trading of industrial parts, retailer of toys, games and related consumer products. The company operates in three geographical segments, namely Malaysia, Thailand, and Investment holding operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Malaysia segment.
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