The historical rank and industry rank for Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3867'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.08 Med: 13.42 Max: 18.19
Current: 10.75
XKLS:3867's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 63.63% of 1020
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.11
vs XKLS:3867: 10.75
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) 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.
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Malaysian Pacific Industries 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.
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Chart
XKLS:3867 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Malaysian Pacific Industries 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.
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysian Pacific Industries 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.
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.16% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 13.42. Over the past decade, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.08 to 18.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd ranks #371 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 8.16% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 13.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.08 to a high of 18.19. The Semiconductors industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.11. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's value of 8.16% is 59.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd ranks #371 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd ranks #371 out of 1020 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.11. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's value of 8.16% is 59.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.08 to 18.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.42 vs. the industry median of 5.11, Malaysian Pacific Industries 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.11, based on 1,020 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. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 8.16% is 59.7% 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 Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 8.16%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 13.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM32.83, compared to a current price of RM47.78 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.16%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 13.42 and 59.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.11. Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.16% 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 Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (XKLS:3867) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM47.78 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM32.83.
GuruFocus considers Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3867:
Pretax Margin %: 8.16% (39% below median its 10-year median of 13.42)
GF Value™: RM32.83 vs. price of RM47.78 (45.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.7% above the Semiconductors median (#371 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3867 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Business Description
Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiaries is engaged in manufacturing, assembling, testing, and sale of integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, electronic components, and lead frames. The group's geographical segments include Asia, USA, and Europe. It derives a majority of its revenue from Asia.
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