Hap Seng Consolidated BhdXKLS:3034 +0.37%64 Pretax Margin % is 12.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 20.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3034 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 552 Conglomerates companies, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd ranks better than 78.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3034'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.18 Med: 20.22 Max: 25.99
Current: 16.18
XKLS:3034's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.62% of 552
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.58
vs XKLS:3034: 16.18
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034) 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.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hap Seng Consolidated 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hap Seng Consolidated 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.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hap Seng Consolidated 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.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.08% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 20.22. Over the past decade, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.18 to 25.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd ranks #118 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 12.08% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 20.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.18 to a high of 25.99. The Conglomerates industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.58. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's value of 12.08% is 83.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd ranks #118 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd ranks #118 out of 552 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.58. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's value of 12.08% is 83.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.18 to 25.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.22 vs. the industry median of 6.58, Hap Seng Consolidated 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 6.58, based on 552 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. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 12.08% is 83.6% 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 Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 12.08%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 20.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.91, compared to a current price of RM2.74 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.08%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 20.22 and 83.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.58. Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.08% 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 Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3034) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.74 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.91.
GuruFocus considers Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3034:
Pretax Margin %: 12.08% (40% below median its 10-year median of 20.22)
GF Value™: RM2.91 vs. price of RM2.74 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.6% above the Conglomerates median (#118 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3034 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd is an investment holding company. Its segment comprises: Plantation engaged in the cultivation of oil palm and processing of fresh fruit bunches; Property consists of Property investment, property development, and hospitality; Credit financing consists provision of financial services; Automotive engaged in trading in motor vehicles, spare parts and servicing of motor vehicles; Trading consists of Trading and distribution of fertilizers and agro-chemical, trading of general building materials and petroleum products; and Building materials comprise operation of stone quarries and asphalt plants, manufacture of bricks and tiles, distribution and others. The majority of the revenue is generated in Malaysia with smaller operations in Other Asian countries.
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