Wellspire Holdings BhdXKLS:0271 60 Pretax Margin % is 4.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 9.73. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0271 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Wellspire Holdings Bhd ranks better than 74.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wellspire Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0271'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.78 Med: 9.73 Max: 18.36
Current: 5.74
XKLS:0271's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.03% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs XKLS:0271: 5.74
Wellspire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0271) 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.
Wellspire Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Wellspire Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wellspire Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % can be seen below:
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XKLS:0271 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Wellspire 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.
Wellspire Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Wellspire Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wellspire 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.
Wellspire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0271) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.47% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Wellspire Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 9.73. Over the past decade, Wellspire Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.78 to 18.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Wellspire Holdings Bhd ranks #80 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Wellspire Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Wellspire Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.47% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 9.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.78 to a high of 18.36. The Retail - Defensive industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Wellspire Holdings Bhd's value of 4.47% is 48.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wellspire Holdings Bhd ranks #80 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wellspire Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wellspire Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Wellspire Holdings Bhd ranks #80 out of 308 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Wellspire Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.02. Wellspire Holdings Bhd's value of 4.47% is 48.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Wellspire Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.78 to 18.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.73 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Wellspire Holdings 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.02, based on 308 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. Wellspire Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.47% is 48.3% 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 Wellspire Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wellspire Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 4.47%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 9.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wellspire Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wellspire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0271) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.83, compared to a current price of RM0.59 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.47%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 9.73 and 48.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.02. Wellspire Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Wellspire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0271), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.47% 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 Wellspire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0271) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wellspire Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.59 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.83.
GuruFocus considers Wellspire Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0271:
Pretax Margin %: 4.47% (54% below median its 10-year median of 9.73)
GF Value™: RM0.83 vs. price of RM0.59 (29.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#80 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0271 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wellspire Holdings Bhd is engaged in the distribution and online retailing of consumer packaged foods. The company's distributed product range includes Sunflower seeds, Other seeds and nuts, and Baked and confectionery products. The group's snack foods are sourced locally from Thailand and imported from China also, the company has privately-owned distribution center is located in the province of Pathum Thani, Thailand. There are two buildings with a combined built-up area, which consist of dry storage facilities & chiller room to store products. Alongside, distribution centre has a professional logistics team to serve the Group's customers throughout Thailand's Central, Northeast, Northern, and Southern regions.
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