Hexza BhdXKLS:3298 69 Pretax Margin % is 5.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 12.35. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3298 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Hexza Bhd ranks worse than 55.53% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Hexza Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.87 Mil. Hexza Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM16.52 Mil. Therefore, Hexza Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexza Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3298'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.72 Med: 12.35 Max: 21.49
Current: 4.03
XKLS:3298's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 55.53% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs XKLS:3298: 4.03
Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) 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.
Hexza Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hexza Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexza 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:3298 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hexza 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.
Hexza Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hexza Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexza 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.
Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.26% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hexza Bhd and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 12.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #874 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Hexza Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hexza Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.26% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 12.35. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Hexza Bhd's value of 5.26% is 1.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #874 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hexza Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexza Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hexza Bhd ranks #874 out of 1574 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hexza Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.34. Hexza Bhd's value of 5.26% is 1.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.35 vs. the industry median of 5.34, Hexza 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.34, based on 1,574 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. Hexza Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.26% is 1.5% 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 Hexza Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexza Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 5.26%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 12.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexza Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.05, compared to a current price of RM0.92 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.26%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 12.35 and 1.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.34. Hexza Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.26% 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 Hexza Bhd (XKLS:3298) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexza Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.92 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.05.
GuruFocus considers Hexza Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3298:
Pretax Margin %: 5.26% (57% below median its 10-year median of 12.35)
GF Value™: RM1.05 vs. price of RM0.92 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% below the Chemicals median (#874 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3298 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexza Corp Bhd is a Malaysian-based investment holding firm. The company's operating segments include Investment Holding, Resins, Ethanol, Trading, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Resin segment. The Resins segment includes the manufacture and sale of formaldehyde-based adhesive resins and glue for wood-related industries. Its Ethanol segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of ethyl alcohol, liquefied carbon dioxide, and kaoliang wine.
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