Lien Hoe BhdXKLS:3573 27 Pretax Margin % is -40.98% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3573 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Travel & Leisure companies, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks worse than 88.36% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Lien Hoe Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.50 Mil. Lien Hoe Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.09 Mil. Therefore, Lien Hoe Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -40.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lien Hoe Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3573'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1102.21 Med: -75.73 Max: 134.94
Current: -28.84
XKLS:3573's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 88.36% of 842
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 6.155
vs XKLS:3573: -28.84
Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) 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.
Lien Hoe Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lien Hoe Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lien Hoe 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:3573 vs MAR, HLT, H: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Lien Hoe 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.
Lien Hoe Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lien Hoe Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lien Hoe 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.
Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) has a Pretax Margin % of -40.98% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lien Hoe Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #744 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Lien Hoe Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lien Hoe Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -40.98%. Based on the distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #744 out of 842 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lien Hoe Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lien Hoe Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #744 out of 842 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Lien Hoe Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.16. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.16, based on 842 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. 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 Lien Hoe Bhd and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lien Hoe Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -40.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lien Hoe Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.24, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -40.98%. Lien Hoe Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 3 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 Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573), the current Pretax Margin % is -40.98% 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 Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lien Hoe Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.24.
GuruFocus considers Lien Hoe Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3573:
Pretax Margin %: -40.98%
GF Value™: RM0.24 vs. price of RM0.14 (43.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3573 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lien Hoe Corp Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in hotel service, property investment and leasing and property development business. The group operates in the business segments of Property which comprise of property investment and property development; Hotel comprising hotel operations; and Corporate which involves group-level corporate services and treasury functions. It principally operates in Malaysia and derives key revenue from the Hotel segment that consists of Hotel Armada, a 4-star business and tourist class hotel located in the heart of Petaling Jaya along the Federal Highway.
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