Lim Seong Hai Capital BhdXKLS:0351 +1.16%86 Pretax Margin % is 31.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 20.95. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0351 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks better than 95.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0351'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.4 Med: 20.95 Max: 33.2
Current: 30.44
XKLS:0351's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.62% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.48
vs XKLS:0351: 30.44
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) 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.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lim Seong Hai Capital 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:0351 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Lim Seong Hai Capital 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.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lim Seong Hai Capital 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.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) has a Pretax Margin % of 31.33% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 20.95. Over the past decade, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.40 to 33.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #77 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 31.33% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 20.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.40 to a high of 33.20. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's value of 31.33% is 471.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #77 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd ranks #77 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's value of 31.33% is 471.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.40 to 33.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.95 vs. the industry median of 5.48, Lim Seong Hai Capital 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.48, based on 1,758 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. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 31.33% is 471.7% 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 31.33%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 20.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.31, compared to a current price of RM1.75 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 31.33%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 20.95 and 471.7% above the Construction industry median of 5.48. Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351), the current Pretax Margin % is 31.33% 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.
Is Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (XKLS:0351) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.75 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.31.
GuruFocus considers Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0351:
Pretax Margin %: 31.33% (50% above median its 10-year median of 20.95)
GF Value™: RM1.31 vs. price of RM1.75 (33.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 471.7% above the Construction median (#77 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0351 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the following reportable segments: i) distribution and/or retail of building materials, lighting products and related mechanical and electrical products and services, ii) wholesale and retail of hardware and tools, and rental of machinery, iii) investment holding, iv) business of construction, v) provision of construction and business related services & solutions, vi) property development, vii) facilities management, and viii) companies which are in dormant status. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the property development segment. Geographically, the company operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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