Marco Holdings BhdXKLS:3514 +4.76%51 Pretax Margin % is 9.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 13.21. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3514 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, Marco Holdings Bhd ranks better than 68.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marco Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3514'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.99 Med: 13.21 Max: 14.98
Current: 8.28
XKLS:3514's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 68.34% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs XKLS:3514: 8.28
Marco Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3514) 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.
Marco Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Marco Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marco 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:3514 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Marco 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.
Marco Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Marco Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marco 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.
Marco Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3514) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.44% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Marco Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 13.21. Over the past decade, Marco Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.99 to 14.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Marco Holdings Bhd ranks #784 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Marco Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Marco Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 9.44% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 13.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.99 to a high of 14.98. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Marco Holdings Bhd's value of 9.44% is 163.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marco Holdings Bhd ranks #784 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marco Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marco Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Marco Holdings Bhd ranks #784 out of 2476 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Marco Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Marco Holdings Bhd's value of 9.44% is 163.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Marco Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.99 to 14.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.21 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Marco 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 Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,476 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. Marco Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 9.44% is 163.7% 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 Marco Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marco Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 9.44%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 13.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marco Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marco Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3514) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.14, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.44%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 13.21 and 163.7% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Marco Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Marco Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3514), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.44% 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 Marco Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3514) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marco Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.14.
GuruFocus considers Marco Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3514:
Pretax Margin %: 9.44% (29% below median its 10-year median of 13.21)
GF Value™: RM0.14 vs. price of RM0.11 (21.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 163.7% above the Hardware median (#784 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3514 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marco Holdings Bhd, and its subsidiaries are mainly engaged in the wholesale and distribution of timepieces, consumer technology and electronic products, electronic musical instruments, as well as retail operations. The Group's product offerings include Casio calculators, Casio label printers and electronic musical instruments, Reebok timepieces, Caterpillar timepieces, and Casio timepieces, among others. Its reportable operating segments are: Distribution, which generates the maximum revenue, and Others. Geographically, the Group derives all of its revenue from Malaysia.
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