Northern Solar Holdings BhdXKLS:0340 +0.75%19 Pretax Margin % is 24.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 16.31. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0340 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Semiconductors companies, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd ranks better than 79.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0340'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15 Med: 16.31 Max: 20.11
Current: 19.32
XKLS:0340's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.33% of 1021
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.07
vs XKLS:0340: 19.32
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0340) 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.
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Northern Solar 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.
XKLS:0340 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Northern Solar 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.
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Solar 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.
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0340) has a Pretax Margin % of 24.28% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Northern Solar Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 16.31. Over the past decade, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.00 to 20.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd ranks #211 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 24.28% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 16.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.00 to a high of 20.11. The Semiconductors industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's value of 24.28% is 378.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd ranks #211 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd ranks #211 out of 1021 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Northern Solar Holdings Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's value of 24.28% is 378.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.00 to 20.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.31 vs. the industry median of 5.07, Northern Solar 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 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. Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 24.28% is 378.9% 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 Northern Solar 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. Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 24.28%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 16.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Solar Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0340) has a current Pretax Margin % of 24.28%. The current Pretax Margin % is 24.28%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 16.31 and 378.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.07. Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Northern Solar Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0340), the current Pretax Margin % is 24.28% 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.
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd Group is principally involved in the EPCC of solar PV systems, Generation of renewable energy, and O&M of solar PV equipment and systems. Its EPCC of solar PV systems involves the provision of engineering design and planning, procurement and supply, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of solar PV systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The Group owns, operates, and maintains rooftop solar PV systems that generate and sell electricity to NEM and SELCO consumers in Peninsular Malaysia. Its O&M of solar PV equipment and systems involves providing O&M services for solar PV equipment and systems installed in commercial, industrial, & residential buildings. The majority of revenue is derived from the EPCC of solar PV systems.
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