Cloudpoint Technology BhdXKLS:0277 +3.57%64 Pretax Margin % is 7.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 19.65. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0277 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,822 Software companies, Cloudpoint Technology Bhd ranks better than 80.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0277'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.18 Med: 19.65 Max: 22.8
Current: 15.18
XKLS:0277's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 80.55% of 2822
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.505
vs XKLS:0277: 15.18
Cloudpoint Technology Bhd (XKLS:0277) 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.
Cloudpoint Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cloudpoint Technology 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:0277 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Cloudpoint Technology 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.
Cloudpoint Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cloudpoint Technology 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.
Cloudpoint Technology Bhd (XKLS:0277) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.89% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cloudpoint Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 19.65. Over the past decade, Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.18 to 22.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Cloudpoint Technology Bhd ranks #549 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 7.89% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 19.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.18 to a high of 22.80. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's value of 7.89% is 125.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cloudpoint Technology Bhd ranks #549 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cloudpoint Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cloudpoint Technology Bhd ranks #549 out of 2822 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cloudpoint Technology Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.51. Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's value of 7.89% is 125.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.18 to 22.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.65 vs. the industry median of 3.51, Cloudpoint Technology 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.51, based on 2,822 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. Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 7.89% is 125.1% 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 Cloudpoint Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 7.89%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 19.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cloudpoint Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloudpoint Technology Bhd (XKLS:0277) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.44 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.89%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 19.65 and 125.1% above the Software industry median of 3.51. Cloudpoint Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Cloudpoint Technology Bhd (XKLS:0277), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.89% 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 Cloudpoint Technology Bhd (XKLS:0277) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloudpoint Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.44 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers Cloudpoint Technology Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0277:
Pretax Margin %: 7.89% (60% below median its 10-year median of 19.65)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.44 (52.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 125.1% above the Software median (#549 of 2822)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0277 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cloudpoint Technology Bhd is principally an investment holding company. Through its subsidiary, CSSB, it is principally engaged in the provision of IT solutions comprising enterprise and data centre networking, cybersecurity solutions, professional IT services, as well as cloud services and software applications. The company implements solutions and provides its services mainly to large enterprises, particularly companies in the financial services, insurance, telecommunications industries, and other technology service providers in Malaysia. It also provides solutions to multinational companies to cater to their operations based in Malaysia.
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