Elridge Energy Holdings BhdXKLS:0318 +1.72%18 Pretax Margin % is 18.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 8.35. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0318 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd ranks better than 68.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0318'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55 Med: 8.35 Max: 18.09
Current: 18.09
XKLS:0318's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 68.96% of 422
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 8.655
vs XKLS:0318: 18.09
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0318) 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.
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Elridge Energy Holdings 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.
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Elridge Energy 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.
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elridge Energy 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.
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0318) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.41% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 8.35. Over the past decade, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 18.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd ranks #131 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 18.41% is 120% above median its 10-year median of 8.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 18.09. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's value of 18.41% is 112.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd ranks #131 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd ranks #131 out of 422 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's value of 18.41% is 112.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 18.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.35 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Elridge Energy 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.66, based on 422 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. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 18.41% is 112.7% 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 Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 18.41%, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 8.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0318) has a current Pretax Margin % of 18.41%. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.41%, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 8.35 and 112.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.66. Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0318), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.41% 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.
Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the manufacturing and trading of biomass fuel products, particularly Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) and wood pellets. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Malaysia, followed by Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand.
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