Paramount BhdXKLS:1724 48 Pretax Margin % is 12.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 13.97. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1724 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,752 Real Estate companies, Paramount Bhd ranks better than 57.08% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Paramount Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM18.6 Mil. Paramount Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM152.2 Mil. Therefore, Paramount Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paramount Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1724'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.67 Med: 13.97 Max: 23.93
Current: 17.28
XKLS:1724's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 57.08% of 1752
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.44
vs XKLS:1724: 17.28
Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) 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.
Paramount Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Paramount Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paramount 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.
Paramount Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Paramount 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.
Paramount Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Paramount Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paramount 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.
Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.21% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Paramount Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 13.97. Over the past decade, Paramount Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 23.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Bhd ranks #752 out of 1752 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Paramount Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Paramount Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 12.21% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 13.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.67 to a high of 23.93. The Real Estate industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.44. Paramount Bhd's value of 12.21% is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Bhd ranks #752 out of 1752 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Paramount Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paramount Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Paramount Bhd ranks #752 out of 1752 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Paramount Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.44. Paramount Bhd's value of 12.21% is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Paramount Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 23.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.97 vs. the industry median of 12.44, Paramount 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 Real Estate company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.44, based on 1,752 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. Paramount Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 12.21% is 1.8% 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 Paramount Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paramount Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 12.21%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 13.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paramount Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.94, compared to a current price of RM1.00 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.21%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 13.97 and 1.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 12.44. Paramount Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.21% 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 Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paramount Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.00 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.94.
GuruFocus considers Paramount Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1724:
Pretax Margin %: 12.21% (13% below median its 10-year median of 13.97)
GF Value™: RM0.94 vs. price of RM1.00 (6.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Real Estate median (#752 of 1752)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1724 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paramount Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. The group has three reportable operating segments - Property, Coworking, and Investment and Others. The Property segment which generates maximum revenue is engaged in the development and construction of residential and commercial properties and property investment. The Coworking segment includes the operation of coworking spaces and incubator-related services. The investment and Others segment is involved in the investment holding and provision of group-level corporate services and property investment of campus buildings.
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