Malaysian Resources BhdXKLS:1651 -2.94%41 Pretax Margin % is 2.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 5.06. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1651 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,760 Construction companies, Malaysian Resources Bhd ranks better than 52.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malaysian Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1651'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.81 Med: 5.06 Max: 16.3
Current: 5.96
XKLS:1651's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 52.39% of 1760
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.475
vs XKLS:1651: 5.96
Malaysian Resources Bhd (XKLS:1651) 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.
Malaysian Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Malaysian Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:1651 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Malaysian Resources 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.
Malaysian Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Malaysian Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysian Resources 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.
Malaysian Resources Bhd (XKLS:1651) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.85% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Malaysian Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 5.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysian Resources Bhd ranks #838 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Malaysian Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Malaysian Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 2.85% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 5.06. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Malaysian Resources Bhd's value of 2.85% is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysian Resources Bhd ranks #838 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malaysian Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysian Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Malaysian Resources Bhd ranks #838 out of 1760 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Malaysian Resources Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Malaysian Resources Bhd's value of 2.85% is 47.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.06 vs. the industry median of 5.48, Malaysian Resources 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 1,760 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. Malaysian Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 2.85% is 47.9% 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 Malaysian Resources 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. Malaysian Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 2.85%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysian Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysian Resources Bhd (XKLS:1651) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.39, compared to a current price of RM0.33 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.85%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 5.06 and 47.9% below the Construction industry median of 5.48. Malaysian Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 8 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 Malaysian Resources Bhd (XKLS:1651), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.85% 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 Malaysian Resources Bhd (XKLS:1651) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysian Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.33 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.39.
GuruFocus considers Malaysian Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1651:
Pretax Margin %: 2.85% (44% below median its 10-year median of 5.06)
GF Value™: RM0.39 vs. price of RM0.33 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% below the Construction median (#838 of 1760)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1651 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in construction and property development. The group has four reportable segments: Property development and Investment, Engineering, Construction and environment, which generates the majority of revenue, facilities management and parking, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Australia and New Zealand.
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