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DRB-Hicom BhdXKLS:1619 -1.96%79 Pretax Margin % is 4.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1619 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,321 Vehicles & Parts companies, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks worse than 51.55% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. DRB-Hicom Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM192 Mil. DRB-Hicom Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4,761 Mil. Therefore, DRB-Hicom Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DRB-Hicom Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1619'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.75 Med: 1.93 Max: 4.2
Current: 4.2
XKLS:1619's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 51.55% of 1321
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.45
vs XKLS:1619: 4.20
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
DRB-Hicom Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DRB-Hicom 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:1619 vs TSLA, GM, F: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, DRB-Hicom 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DRB-Hicom Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DRB-Hicom 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.04% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 1.93. According to the industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #681 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.04% is 109% above median its 10-year median of 1.93. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 4.04% is 9.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #681 out of 1321 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DRB-Hicom Bhd has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRB-Hicom Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #681 out of 1321 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places DRB-Hicom Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 4.04% is 9.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 4.45, DRB-Hicom 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.45, based on 1,321 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. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.04% is 9.2% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 4.04%, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.29, compared to a current price of RM1.00 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.04%, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 9.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.45. DRB-Hicom Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.04% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.00 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.29.
GuruFocus considers DRB-Hicom Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1619:
Pretax Margin %: 4.04% (109% above median its 10-year median of 1.93)
GF Value™: RM1.29 vs. price of RM1.00 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#681 of 1321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1619 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DRB-Hicom Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Postal, Banking, Services, and Properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive segment, which is engaged in manufacturing, assembly, vehicle importation, pre-delivery inspection, vehicle leasing, distribution and sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and related spare parts and services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its operations within Malaysia, and also has a presence in other markets.
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