Fraser & Neave Holdings BhdXKLS:3689 +0.58%88 Pretax Margin % is 11.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 12.05. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3689 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of RM28.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd ranks better than 64.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3689'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.62 Med: 12.05 Max: 14.06
Current: 12.42
XKLS:3689's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.66% of 116
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 9.02
vs XKLS:3689: 12.42
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) 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.
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Fraser & Neave Holdings 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.
XKLS:3689 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Fraser & Neave 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.
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fraser & Neave 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.
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.83% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.05. Over the past decade, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.62 to 14.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd ranks #41 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.83% is near median its 10-year median of 12.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.62 to a high of 14.06. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Pretax Margin % is 9.02. Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's value of 11.83% is 31.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd ranks #41 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd ranks #41 out of 116 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 9.02. Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's value of 11.83% is 31.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.62 to 14.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.05 vs. the industry median of 9.02, Fraser & Neave 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 9.02, based on 116 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. Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.83% is 31.2% 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 11.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM28.05, compared to a current price of RM27.86 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.05 and 31.2% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 9.02. Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.83% 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 Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3689) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM27.86 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM28.05.
GuruFocus considers Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3689:
Pretax Margin %: 11.83% (near median its 10-year median of 12.05)
GF Value™: RM28.05 vs. price of RM27.86 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.2% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#41 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3689 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd manufactures and sells canned milk, both condensed and evaporated and other dairy products and soft drinks. The company manufactures its products in Malaysia and Thailand and operates through four main segments: F&B Malaysia, which generates maximum revenue, F&B Thailand, Property, and Others. F&B Malaysia and F&B Thailand manufacture both soft drinks and dairies. Its core soft drink brands include 100PLUS, F&N Fun Flavours, F&N NutriSoy, F&N Seasons, F&N Ice Mountain, and others. Its dairy brands include Carnation, Magnolia, Teapot, Farmhouse, Gold Coin, and F&N Fruit Tree, among others. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Southeast Asia and the rest from other regions.
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