Swift Energy Technology BhdXKLS:0337 -2.56%19 Pretax Margin % is 18.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 15.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0337 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks better than 83.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Swift Energy Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0337'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.12 Med: 15.14 Max: 18.85
Current: 15.69
XKLS:0337's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.57% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.83
vs XKLS:0337: 15.69
Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337) 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.
Swift Energy Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Swift Energy 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Swift Energy 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.
Swift Energy Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Swift Energy Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swift Energy 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.
Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.58% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Swift Energy Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 15.14. Over the past decade, Swift Energy Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.12 to 18.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks #498 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Swift Energy Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Swift Energy Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 18.58% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 15.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.12 to a high of 18.85. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's value of 18.58% is 218.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks #498 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Swift Energy Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swift Energy Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Swift Energy Technology Bhd ranks #498 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Swift Energy Technology Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's value of 18.58% is 218.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Swift Energy Technology Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.12 to 18.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.14 vs. the industry median of 5.83, Swift Energy 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.83, based on 3,031 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. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 18.58% is 218.7% 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 Swift Energy Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 18.58%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 15.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swift Energy Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337) has a current Pretax Margin % of 18.58%. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.58%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 15.14 and 218.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.83. Swift Energy Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Swift Energy Technology Bhd (XKLS:0337), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.58% 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.
Swift Energy Technology Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the provision of industrial automation and power systems across various industries. It is involved in the provision of process control systems for the grain products, edible oils, and food manufacturing industries, as well as explosion-proof solar photovoltaic and powerdistribution systems. The company's reportable segments are: i) Manufacturing, ii) Engineering services, iii) Trading, and Investment holding. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Manufacturing segment, which includes fabrication, supply and distribution of electrical and instrumentation equipment; and provision of technical services, installation and maintenance of industrial automation, power and other systems.
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