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Symphony Life BhdXKLS:1538 -5.13%28 Pretax Margin % is 21.59% as of Sep. 2025, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 14.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1538 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,756 Real Estate companies, Symphony Life Bhd ranks better than 57.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symphony Life Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1538'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.89 Med: 14.39 Max: 37.13
Current: 17.91
XKLS:1538's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 57.74% of 1756
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.535
vs XKLS:1538: 17.91
Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) 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.
Symphony Life Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Symphony Life Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symphony Life 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.
Symphony Life Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Symphony Life 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.
Symphony Life Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Symphony Life Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symphony Life 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.
Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.59% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Symphony Life Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 14.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #742 out of 1756 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Symphony Life Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Symphony Life Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 21.59% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 14.39. The Real Estate industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.54. Symphony Life Bhd's value of 21.59% is 72.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #742 out of 1756 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Symphony Life Bhd has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symphony Life Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Symphony Life Bhd ranks #742 out of 1756 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Symphony Life Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.54. Symphony Life Bhd's value of 21.59% is 72.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.39 vs. the industry median of 12.54, Symphony Life 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 Real Estate company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.54, based on 1,756 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. Symphony Life Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 21.59% is 72.2% 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 Symphony Life Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symphony Life Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 21.59%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 14.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symphony Life Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 105.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.59%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 14.39 and 72.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.54. Symphony Life Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.59% as of Sep. 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 Symphony Life Bhd (XKLS:1538) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symphony Life Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 105.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.09.
GuruFocus considers Symphony Life Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1538:
Pretax Margin %: 21.59% (50% above median its 10-year median of 14.39)
GF Value™: RM0.09 vs. price of RM0.19 (105.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.2% above the Real Estate median (#742 of 1756)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1538 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symphony Life Bhd is a property developer in Malaysia. The company's core business activities are categorized into four key segments, the Property development segment comprises property development, property management, and maintenance and property marketing consultancy; the Property investment segment is involved in the property investment and property management and maintenance; the Construction segment comprises incorporating construction works, and Other operations comprise other investments and investment holdings. The company predominantly carries out its operations in Malaysia.
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