Icents Group Holdings BhdXKLS:0366 +5.21%15 Pretax Margin % is 14.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 10.13. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0366 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,763 Construction companies, Icents Group Holdings Bhd ranks better than 75.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Icents Group Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0366'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.51 Med: 10.13 Max: 13.93
Current: 10.8
XKLS:0366's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 75.27% of 1763
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs XKLS:0366: 10.80
Icents Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0366) 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.
Icents Group Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Icents Group 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:0366 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Icents Group 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.
Icents Group Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Icents Group Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Icents Group 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.
Icents Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0366) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.76% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Icents Group Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 10.13. Over the past decade, Icents Group Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.51 to 13.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Icents Group Holdings Bhd ranks #436 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Icents Group Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Icents Group Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 14.76% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 10.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.51 to a high of 13.93. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. Icents Group Holdings Bhd's value of 14.76% is 165.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Icents Group Holdings Bhd ranks #436 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Icents Group Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Icents Group Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Icents Group Holdings Bhd ranks #436 out of 1763 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Icents Group Holdings Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.56. Icents Group Holdings Bhd's value of 14.76% is 165.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Icents Group Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.51 to 13.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.13 vs. the industry median of 5.56, Icents Group 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.56, based on 1,763 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. Icents Group Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 14.76% is 165.5% 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 Icents Group Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Icents Group Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 14.76%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 10.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Icents Group Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Icents Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0366) has a current Pretax Margin % of 14.76%. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.76%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 10.13 and 165.5% above the Construction industry median of 5.56. Icents Group Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 Icents Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0366), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.76% 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.
Icents Group Holdings Bhd is involved in the provision of cleanroom services comprising EPCC of cleanrooms, construction of cleanrooms, and other activities. It is also involved in providing other facility services comprising hook-up of machinery and equipment, supply and installation of heavy-duty ceiling systems, construction services, and other activities. Its activities are divided into two segments Cleanroom services comprise EPCC of cleanrooms, construction of cleanrooms, and other activities; and Other facility services comprise hook-up of machinery and equipment, supply and installation of heavy-duty ceiling systems, construction services, and other activities. It also manufactures cleanroom fixtures and related products.
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