BWYS Group BhdXKLS:0313 40 Pretax Margin % is 46.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 428% above its 10-year median of 8.72. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0313 with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, BWYS Group Bhd ranks better than 90.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BWYS Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0313'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.05 Med: 8.72 Max: 16.2
Current: 16.2
XKLS:0313's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 90.83% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs XKLS:0313: 16.20
BWYS Group Bhd (XKLS:0313) 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.
BWYS Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
BWYS Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BWYS Group 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:0313 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, BWYS 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.
BWYS Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, BWYS Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BWYS 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.
BWYS Group Bhd (XKLS:0313) has a Pretax Margin % of 46.07% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on BWYS Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 428% above median its historical median of 8.72. Over the past decade, BWYS Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.05 to 16.20. According to the industry distribution chart, BWYS Group Bhd ranks #56 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is BWYS Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
BWYS Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 46.07% is 428% above median its 10-year median of 8.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.05 to a high of 16.20. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. BWYS Group Bhd's value of 46.07% is 1685.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BWYS Group Bhd ranks #56 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BWYS Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BWYS Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, BWYS Group Bhd ranks #56 out of 611 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places BWYS Group Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. BWYS Group Bhd's value of 46.07% is 1685.7% above this benchmark. Historically, BWYS Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.05 to 16.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.72 vs. the industry median of 2.58, BWYS 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 a Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.58, based on 611 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. BWYS Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 46.07% is 1685.7% 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 BWYS Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BWYS Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 46.07%, which is 428% above median its own 10-year median of 8.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BWYS Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
BWYS Group Bhd (XKLS:0313) has a current Pretax Margin % of 46.07%. The current Pretax Margin % is 46.07%, which is 428% above median its 10-year median of 8.72 and 1685.7% above the Steel industry median of 2.58. BWYS Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 BWYS Group Bhd (XKLS:0313), the current Pretax Margin % is 46.07% 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.
BWYS Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the manufacturing of sheet metal products and the supply of scaffoldings, and also engages in the trading of steel materials and steel-related products. It mainly uses mild steel, including hot-rolled and cold-rolled coils for the manufacture of sheet metal products, comprising the following: roofing sheets and trusses, industrial racking systems, and welded pipes. Geographically, the Group is based in Malaysia.
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