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Enest Group BhdXKLS:0467 +9.52%69 Pretax Margin % is 4.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 7.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0467 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Enest Group Bhd ranks better than 60.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Enest Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0467'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.6 Med: 7.27 Max: 14.13
Current: 6.77
XKLS:0467's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 60.53% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.68
vs XKLS:0467: 6.77
Enest Group Bhd (XKLS:0467) 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.
Enest Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Enest Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Enest 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:0467 vs ADM, TSN, BG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Enest 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.
Enest Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Enest Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Enest 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.
Enest Group Bhd (XKLS:0467) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.77% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Enest Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 7.27. Over the past decade, Enest Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.60 to 14.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Enest Group Bhd ranks #772 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Enest Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Enest Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.77% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 7.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.60 to a high of 14.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.68. Enest Group Bhd's value of 4.77% is 1.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enest Group Bhd ranks #772 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Enest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enest Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to ADM and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Enest Group Bhd ranks #772 out of 1956 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Enest Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.68. Enest Group Bhd's value of 4.77% is 1.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Enest Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.60 to 14.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.27 vs. the industry median of 4.68, Enest 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.68, based on 1,956 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. Enest Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.77% is 1.9% 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 Enest Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enest Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 4.77%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 7.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Enest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enest Group Bhd (XKLS:0467) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.77%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 7.27 and 1.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.68. Enest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Enest Group Bhd (XKLS:0467), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.77% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Enest Group Bhd (XKLS:0467) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enest Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18.
GuruFocus considers Enest Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0467:
Pretax Margin %: 4.77% (34% below median its 10-year median of 7.27)
GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.12 (36.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#772 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0467 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Enest Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's products include original bird's nest, Mi Zhan, and Yan Tiao. Its segments include Bird's Nest engaged in processing and sale of raw clean edible bird's nest; and Others consisting of investment holding, property investment holding and operation of health and personal care retail store. The majority of revenue is derived from the Bird's Nest segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, China, Australia, Vietnam, and Others with majority of revenue deriving from China.
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