Kretam Holdings BhdXKLS:1996 59 Pretax Margin % is 6.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 12.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1996 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks better than 71.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kretam Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1996'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.36 Med: 12.39 Max: 28.12
Current: 9.93
XKLS:1996's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.49% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.645
vs XKLS:1996: 9.93
Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kretam Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kretam Holdings 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:1996 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Kretam Holdings 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kretam Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kretam Holdings 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.95% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kretam Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 12.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #557 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 6.95% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 12.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. Kretam Holdings Bhd's value of 6.95% is 49.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #557 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kretam Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kretam Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kretam Holdings Bhd ranks #557 out of 1954 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kretam Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.65. Kretam Holdings Bhd's value of 6.95% is 49.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.39 vs. the industry median of 4.65, Kretam Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.65, based on 1,954 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. Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 6.95% is 49.6% 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 6.95%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 12.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.68 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.95%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 12.39 and 49.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.65. Kretam Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.95% 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.68 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65.
GuruFocus considers Kretam Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1996:
Pretax Margin %: 6.95% (44% below median its 10-year median of 12.39)
GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.68 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#557 of 1954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kretam Holdings Bhd is a Sabah-based medium-sized oil palm plantation company. The company operates through two segments, namely Plantation, Mills, and Refinery. Its Plantation and mill segment is involved in the business of cultivation and sale of oil palm products. The Refinery segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in refining crude palm oil and producing biofuels. The majority of revenue is generated from the refinery segment. The company's geographical area of operations includes Malaysia, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. The majority of its revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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