Edelteq Holdings BhdXKLS:0278 80 Pretax Margin % is 2.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 24.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0278 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Semiconductors companies, Edelteq Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 52.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0278'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.18 Med: 24.39 Max: 40.83
Current: 4.18
XKLS:0278's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 52.99% of 1021
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.07
vs XKLS:0278: 4.18
Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278) 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.
Edelteq Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Edelteq Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Edelteq Holdings 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:0278 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Edelteq 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.
Edelteq Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edelteq 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.
Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.19% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Edelteq Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 24.39. Over the past decade, Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.18 to 40.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Edelteq Holdings Bhd ranks #541 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Edelteq Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 2.19% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 24.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.18 to a high of 40.83. The Semiconductors industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's value of 2.19% is 56.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edelteq Holdings Bhd ranks #541 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Edelteq Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edelteq Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Edelteq Holdings Bhd ranks #541 out of 1021 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Edelteq Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's value of 2.19% is 56.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Edelteq Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.18 to 40.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.39 vs. the industry median of 5.07, Edelteq Holdings Bhd has consistently been below 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.07, based on 1,021 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. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 2.19% is 56.8% below 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 Edelteq Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 2.19%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 24.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edelteq Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.88, compared to a current price of RM0.34 — trading 93% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.19%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 24.39 and 56.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 5.07. Edelteq Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 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 Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.19% 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 Edelteq Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0278) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edelteq Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.34 is trading 93% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.88.
GuruFocus considers Edelteq Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0278:
Pretax Margin %: 2.19% (91% below median its 10-year median of 24.39)
GF Value™: RM4.88 vs. price of RM0.34 (93% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.8% below the Semiconductors median (#541 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Edelteq Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company and through its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the provision of engineering support for IC assembly and test processes in the semiconductor industry. The company is a semiconductor manufacturing solutions provider. It operates in three segments: Semiconductor Consumables and Materials (SCM) that involves Design and assembly of IC burn-in boards and supply of PCB, supply and refurbishment of IC assembly and test consumables and trading of industrial material; Semiconductor Equipment and Automation (SEA) Design, development, assembly of ATE and factory automation; and Investment holding segment. SCM segment derives maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Singapore.
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