Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. MAA Group Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-17.24 Mil. MAA Group Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM22.03 Mil. Therefore, MAA Group Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -78.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MAA Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1198'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -108.68 Med: -21.56 Max: 33.52
Current: -69.43
XKLS:1198's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 98.42% of 505
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 12
vs XKLS:1198: -69.43
MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198) 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.
MAA Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
MAA Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MAA 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:1198 vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, MAA 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.
MAA Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, MAA Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MAA 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.
MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198) has a Pretax Margin % of -78.24% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on MAA Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MAA Group Bhd ranks #497 out of 505 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is MAA Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
MAA Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -78.24%. Based on the distribution chart, MAA Group Bhd ranks #497 out of 505 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MAA Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAA Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, MAA Group Bhd ranks #497 out of 505 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places MAA Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.00. 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 an Insurance company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Insurance companies is 12.00, based on 505 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. 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 MAA Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAA Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -78.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAA Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.23, compared to a current price of RM0.15 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -78.24%. MAA Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 3 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 MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198), the current Pretax Margin % is -78.24% 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 MAA Group Bhd (XKLS:1198) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAA Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.15 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.23.
GuruFocus considers MAA Group Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1198:
Pretax Margin %: -78.24%
GF Value™: RM0.23 vs. price of RM0.15 (34.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MAA Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiaries operates in given segments Investment holdings segment is engaged in investment holdings. General Insurance involves the underwriting of all classes of general insurance business. Education Services segment provides private tuition to students, tertiary education for certificates, diplomas, professional and post-graduate degrees; Credit Services involves provision of money lending, debt factoring and other credit activities and Hospitality Services involves provision of hospitality services, Cinema Services food and beverage, retailer of Cigars, and other services including logistics, renovation, facilities management service. It generates maximum revenue from the General insurance segment.
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