Saliran Group BhdXKLS:0346 +2.78%12 Pretax Margin % is 3.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 5.83. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0346 with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, Saliran Group Bhd ranks better than 52.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saliran Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0346'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.98 Med: 5.83 Max: 8.59
Current: 2.98
XKLS:0346's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 52.13% of 610
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.585
vs XKLS:0346: 2.98
Saliran Group Bhd (XKLS:0346) 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.
Saliran Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Saliran Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saliran 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:0346 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Saliran 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.
Saliran Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Saliran Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saliran 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.
Saliran Group Bhd (XKLS:0346) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.72% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Saliran Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 5.83. Over the past decade, Saliran Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.98 to 8.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Saliran Group Bhd ranks #292 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Saliran Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Saliran Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.72% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 5.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.98 to a high of 8.59. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.59. Saliran Group Bhd's value of 3.72% is 43.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saliran Group Bhd ranks #292 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saliran Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saliran Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Saliran Group Bhd ranks #292 out of 610 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Saliran Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.59. Saliran Group Bhd's value of 3.72% is 43.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Saliran Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.98 to 8.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.83 vs. the industry median of 2.59, Saliran 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 2.59, based on 610 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. Saliran Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.72% is 43.9% 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 Saliran Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saliran Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 3.72%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 5.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saliran Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Saliran Group Bhd (XKLS:0346) has a current Pretax Margin % of 3.72%. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.72%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 5.83 and 43.9% above the Steel industry median of 2.59. Saliran Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Saliran Group Bhd (XKLS:0346), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.72% 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.
Saliran Group Bhd is involved in the supply and distribution of pipes, fittings, flanges, and related parts and accessories, as well as steel products, where its products are used in the oil and gas industry. It also manufactures fittings and flanges to complement its supply and distribution business. Its products are Pipes, fittings and flanges as well as related parts and accessories, which are used for the transfer of fluid and gaseous substances in production and refining/processing activities; and Steel products, which include steel beams, steel bars, steel plates and steel sections which are used as structural support for the installation of its pipes, fittings and flanges and/or for the construction of process plants. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Trading segment.
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