Insas BhdXKLS:3379 -0.58%68 Pretax Margin % is 76.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 49.11. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3379 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Capital Markets companies, Insas Bhd ranks better than 76.71% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Insas Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM30.7 Mil. Insas Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM40.3 Mil. Therefore, Insas Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Insas Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3379'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.76 Med: 49.11 Max: 106.12
Current: 48.67
XKLS:3379's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.71% of 777
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.36
vs XKLS:3379: 48.67
Insas Bhd (XKLS:3379) 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.
Insas Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Insas Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insas 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:3379 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Insas 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.
Insas Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Insas Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insas 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.
Insas Bhd (XKLS:3379) has a Pretax Margin % of 76.17% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Insas Bhd and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 49.11. Over the past decade, Insas Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.76 to 106.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Insas Bhd ranks #181 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Insas Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Insas Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 76.17% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 49.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.76 to a high of 106.12. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.36. Insas Bhd's value of 76.17% is 274.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insas Bhd ranks #181 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Insas Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insas Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Insas Bhd ranks #181 out of 777 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Insas Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.36. Insas Bhd's value of 76.17% is 274.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Insas Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 12.76 to 106.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.11 vs. the industry median of 20.36, Insas 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.36, based on 777 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. Insas Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 76.17% is 274.1% 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 Insas Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insas Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 76.17%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 49.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insas Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insas Bhd (XKLS:3379) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.18, compared to a current price of RM0.86 — trading 27.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 76.17%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 49.11 and 274.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.36. Insas Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Insas Bhd (XKLS:3379), the current Pretax Margin % is 76.17% 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 Insas Bhd (XKLS:3379) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insas Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.86 is trading 27.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.18.
GuruFocus considers Insas Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3379:
Pretax Margin %: 76.17% (55% above median its 10-year median of 49.11)
GF Value™: RM1.18 vs. price of RM0.86 (27.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 274.1% above the Capital Markets median (#181 of 777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3379 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Insas Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in several business segments, which include stockbroking, provisioning of corporate finance and advisory services, structured finance, and the provision of Fund management services (Financial Services); investment holding and trading; Technology and IT-related services (Technology); manufacturing and distribution of consumer products and services, retail trading and car rental; and Property investment and development. The majority of its revenue is derived from its Investment holding and trading segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore and other countries.
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