ISF Group BhdXKLS:0390 -1.77%18 Pretax Margin % is 23.23% as of Dec. 2024, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 14.84. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0390 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,760 Construction companies, ISF Group Bhd ranks better than 92.95% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ISF Group Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2024 was RM12.70 Mil. ISF Group Bhd's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2024 was RM54.67 Mil. Therefore, ISF Group Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 23.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ISF Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0390'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.42 Med: 14.84 Max: 23.23
Current: 23.23
XKLS:0390's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.95% of 1760
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.475
vs XKLS:0390: 23.23
ISF Group Bhd (XKLS:0390) 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.
ISF Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ISF Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ISF 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.
ISF Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Chart
ISF Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Pretax Margin %
6.42
14.84
23.23
ISF Group Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Pretax Margin %
6.42
14.84
23.23
XKLS:0390 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, ISF 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.
ISF Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, ISF Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ISF 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.
ISF Group Bhd (XKLS:0390) has a Pretax Margin % of 23.23% as of Dec. 2024. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ISF Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 14.84. Over the past decade, ISF Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.42 to 23.23. According to the industry distribution chart, ISF Group Bhd ranks #124 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is ISF Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
ISF Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 23.23% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 14.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.42 to a high of 23.23. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. ISF Group Bhd's value of 23.23% is 324.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ISF Group Bhd ranks #124 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ISF Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISF Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, ISF Group Bhd ranks #124 out of 1760 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places ISF Group Bhd in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. ISF Group Bhd's value of 23.23% is 324.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ISF Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.42 to 23.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.84 vs. the industry median of 5.48, ISF 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.48, based on 1,760 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. ISF Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 23.23% is 324.3% 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 ISF Group 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. ISF Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 23.23%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 14.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISF Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
ISF Group Bhd (XKLS:0390) has a current Pretax Margin % of 23.23%. The current Pretax Margin % is 23.23%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 14.84 and 324.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.48. ISF Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 6 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 ISF Group Bhd (XKLS:0390), the current Pretax Margin % is 23.23% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
ISF Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is principally involved in the business of supply and installation of piping systems for end-user premises as well as piping for water supply and sewer infrastructure and maintenance and repair of piping systems. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the supply and installation of piping systems for end-user premises. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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