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The historical rank and industry rank for Ecoscience International Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0255'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.36 Med: 3.08 Max: 10
Current: 2.02
XKLS:0255's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 67.8% of 1761
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.47
vs XKLS:0255: 2.02
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ecoscience International 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd Pretax Margin % Chart
XKLS:0255 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ecoscience International 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ecoscience International Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecoscience International 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.
Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) has a Pretax Margin % of -10.73% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ecoscience International Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #1194 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ecoscience International Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -10.73%. Based on the distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #1194 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ecoscience International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecoscience International Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ecoscience International Bhd ranks #1194 out of 1761 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ecoscience International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.47. 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 5.47, based on 1,761 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. 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 Ecoscience International Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecoscience International Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -10.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecoscience International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 48.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -10.73%. Ecoscience International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255), the current Pretax Margin % is -10.73% 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 Ecoscience International Bhd (XKLS:0255) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecoscience International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 48.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers Ecoscience International Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0255:
Pretax Margin %: -10.73%
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.14 (48.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0255 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecoscience International Bhd is a one-stop solution provider for the construction of palm oil mills and supporting facilities, and the fabrication of equipment. The core activities of the company are the construction of plants, which are mainly palm oil mills and facilities, supported by in-house fabrication of equipment. Other complementary activities include the supply of materials and equipment, spare parts, and the provision of maintenance services. The company's reportable segments are as follows which includes Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment, Fabrication of Equipment Segment, Supply of Materials and Equipment, and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Construction of Plants and Facilities Segment in the Malaysia region itself.
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