United Malacca BhdXKLS:2593 +0.51%93 Pretax Margin % is 15.12% as of Apr. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 13.06. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2593 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.62 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,948 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Malacca Bhd ranks better than 92.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Malacca Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2593'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24 Med: 13.06 Max: 36
Current: 23.13
XKLS:2593's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.81% of 1948
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs XKLS:2593: 23.13
United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) 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.
United Malacca Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
United Malacca Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Malacca 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:2593 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, United Malacca 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.
United Malacca Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Malacca Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Malacca 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.
United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.12% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on United Malacca Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 13.06. According to the industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #140 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is United Malacca Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
United Malacca Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 15.12% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.06. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. United Malacca Bhd's value of 15.12% is 224.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #140 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Malacca Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Malacca Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #140 out of 1948 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places United Malacca Bhd in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. United Malacca Bhd's value of 15.12% is 224.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.06 vs. the industry median of 4.67, United Malacca 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 4.67, based on 1,948 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. United Malacca Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 15.12% is 224.1% 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 United Malacca Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Malacca Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 15.12%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 13.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Malacca Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.62, compared to a current price of RM5.97 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.12%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.06 and 224.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. United Malacca Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.12% as of Apr. 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.97 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.62.
GuruFocus considers United Malacca Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2593:
Pretax Margin %: 15.12% (16% above median its 10-year median of 13.06)
GF Value™: RM6.62 vs. price of RM5.97 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 224.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#140 of 1948)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2593 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Malacca Bhd is a Malaysia based oil palm cultivation company. The company's operating segment includes Plantation which includes cultivation of oil palm and palm oil milling and Investment holding. It generates maximum revenue from the Plantation segment. Geographically, it derives a majority revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Indonesia.
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