EcoFirst Consolidated BhdXKLS:3557 +1.49%51 Pretax Margin % is 8.58% as of Feb. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 16.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3557 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,755 Real Estate companies, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd ranks worse than 53.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3557'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.9 Med: 16.14 Max: 47.4
Current: 10.09
XKLS:3557's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 53.56% of 1755
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.44
vs XKLS:3557: 10.09
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3557) 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.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
EcoFirst 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.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, EcoFirst 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.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EcoFirst 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.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3557) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.58% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 16.14. According to the industry distribution chart, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd ranks #940 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 8.58% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 16.14. The Real Estate industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.44. EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's value of 8.58% is 31% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd ranks #940 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd ranks #940 out of 1755 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.44. EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's value of 8.58% is 31% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.14 vs. the industry median of 12.44, EcoFirst Consolidated 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 Real Estate company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.44, based on 1,755 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. EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 8.58% is 31% 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 EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 8.58%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 16.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3557) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.96, compared to a current price of RM0.34 — trading 64.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.58%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 16.14 and 31% below the Real Estate industry median of 12.44. EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3557), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.58% as of Feb. 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 EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:3557) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.34 is trading 64.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.96.
GuruFocus considers EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3557:
Pretax Margin %: 8.58% (47% below median its 10-year median of 16.14)
GF Value™: RM0.96 vs. price of RM0.34 (64.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31% below the Real Estate median (#940 of 1755)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3557 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd is an investment holding company which engages in the provision of management services. It operates through the following segments: Property Investment, Property Management, Property Development, and Investment, and Others. The company provides residential and commercial developments, including residential units, commercial centers, and retail malls. It is also involved in the general insurance agency, management services, bowling alley operation, and agriculture-related businesses. Its Property Development segment generates the maximum of the firm's revenue.
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