Northeast Group BhdXKLS:0325 21 Pretax Margin % is 36.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 22.35. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0325 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, Northeast Group Bhd ranks better than 95.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northeast Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0325'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.15 Med: 22.35 Max: 33.08
Current: 28.48
XKLS:0325's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.6% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs XKLS:0325: 28.48
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) 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.
Northeast Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Northeast Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northeast 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Northeast 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.
Northeast Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Northeast Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northeast 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.
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a Pretax Margin % of 36.72% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Northeast Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 22.35. Over the past decade, Northeast Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.15 to 33.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #109 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Northeast Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Northeast Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 36.72% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 22.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.15 to a high of 33.08. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 36.72% is 925.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #109 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northeast Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northeast Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #109 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Northeast Group Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 36.72% is 925.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Northeast Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 21.15 to 33.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.35 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Northeast 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,476 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. Northeast Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 36.72% is 925.7% 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 Northeast Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northeast Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 36.72%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 22.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northeast Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a current Pretax Margin % of 36.72%. The current Pretax Margin % is 36.72%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 22.35 and 925.7% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Northeast Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325), the current Pretax Margin % is 36.72% 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.
Northeast Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the manufacturing of precision engineering components. It also provides related services including Surface Finishing, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Mechanical Sub-Assembly. The company serves various industries, including photonics, electrical and electronics (E&E), semiconductor, telecommunication, and optoelectronics. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia, and the rest from North America, Europe, Other Asian countries, Oceania and South America.
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