UEM Edgenta BhdXKLS:1368 41 Pretax Margin % is 1.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1368 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, UEM Edgenta Bhd ranks worse than 86.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for UEM Edgenta Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1368'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.55 Med: 3.58 Max: 11.49
Current: -11.16
XKLS:1368's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 86.35% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.48
vs XKLS:1368: -11.16
UEM Edgenta Bhd (XKLS:1368) 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.
UEM Edgenta Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
UEM Edgenta Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UEM Edgenta 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:1368 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, UEM Edgenta 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.
UEM Edgenta Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, UEM Edgenta Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UEM Edgenta 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.
UEM Edgenta Bhd (XKLS:1368) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.08% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on UEM Edgenta Bhd and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 3.58. According to the industry distribution chart, UEM Edgenta Bhd ranks #1518 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is UEM Edgenta Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
UEM Edgenta Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 1.08% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 3.58. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. UEM Edgenta Bhd's value of 1.08% is 80.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UEM Edgenta Bhd ranks #1518 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, UEM Edgenta Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UEM Edgenta Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, UEM Edgenta Bhd ranks #1518 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places UEM Edgenta Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. UEM Edgenta Bhd's value of 1.08% is 80.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 5.48, UEM Edgenta Bhd has consistently been below 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 1,758 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. UEM Edgenta Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 1.08% is 80.3% below 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 UEM Edgenta 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. UEM Edgenta Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 1.08%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UEM Edgenta Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UEM Edgenta Bhd (XKLS:1368) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM1.10 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.08%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 80.3% below the Construction industry median of 5.48. UEM Edgenta Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 UEM Edgenta Bhd (XKLS:1368), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.08% 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 UEM Edgenta Bhd (XKLS:1368) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UEM Edgenta Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.10 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers UEM Edgenta Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1368:
Pretax Margin %: 1.08% (70% below median its 10-year median of 3.58)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM1.10 (20.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.3% below the Construction median (#1518 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1368 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UEM Edgenta Bhd engages in the provision of management services. It operates in the following segments: Asset Management: Healthcare Support and Property & Facility Solutions (PFS); Infrastructure Solutions: Asset Consultancy and Infrastructure Services, and Others. The asset management segment provides integrated facilities management and engineering contracting services for a range of assets and building types specializing in healthcare support and property and facility solutions. The Infrastructure Solutions segment provides strategic advisory services, design, development, maintenance, and management of transport projects and infrastructure assets. It has a world-wide presence, with around half of revenue stemming from the Malaysian domestic market.
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