Guan Huat Seng Holdings BhdXKLS:0387 +2.94%16 Pretax Margin % is 12.65% as of Jan. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 8.84. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0387 with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,948 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd ranks better than 79.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0387'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.23 Med: 8.84 Max: 12.65
Current: 12.65
XKLS:0387's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.26% of 1948
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.605
vs XKLS:0387: 12.65
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0387) 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.
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Guan Huat Seng 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.
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Chart
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd Annual Data
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7.23
10.24
11.06
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd Semi-Annual Data
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XKLS:0387 vs KHC, GIS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Guan Huat Seng 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.
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guan Huat Seng 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.
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0387) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.65% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 8.84. Over the past decade, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.23 to 12.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #404 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 12.65% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 8.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.23 to a high of 12.65. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.61. Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's value of 12.65% is 174.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #404 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd ranks #404 out of 1948 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.61. Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's value of 12.65% is 174.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.23 to 12.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.84 vs. the industry median of 4.61, Guan Huat Seng 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.61, based on 1,948 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. Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 12.65% is 174.7% 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 Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 12.65%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 8.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0387) has a current Pretax Margin % of 12.65%. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.65%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 8.84 and 174.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.61. Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0387), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.65% as of Jan. 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.
Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally involved in the distribution and retail of food products including shelfstable and frozen seafood, flavouring products, dried food and snacks, and general grocery products. Its operations are supported by manufacturing facilities located in Melaka, where it produces flavouring products such as condiments, sauces, pastes, herbs, spices, and seasonings. The company generates the majority of revenue from the distribution of shelf-stable and frozen seafood, flavouring products, dried food and snacks, and general grocery products. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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