The historical rank and industry rank for South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4375'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.96 Med: -3.17 Max: 47.7
Current: 33.53
XKLS:4375's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.59% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs XKLS:4375: 33.53
South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
South Malaysia 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Chart
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Malaysia 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Malaysia 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.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.22% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on South Malaysia Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #73 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 19.22%. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's value of 19.22% is 228.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #73 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, South Malaysia Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Malaysia Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Malaysia Industries Bhd ranks #73 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places South Malaysia Industries Bhd in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's value of 19.22% is 228.5% above this benchmark. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,031 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. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 19.22% is 228.5% 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 19.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.22% and 228.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. South Malaysia Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.22% 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 South Malaysia Industries Bhd (XKLS:4375) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Malaysia Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36.
GuruFocus considers South Malaysia Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4375:
Pretax Margin %: 19.22%
GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.21 (43.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 228.5% above the Industrial Products median (#73 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4375 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Malaysia Industries Bhd Business Description
South Malaysia Industries Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding, trading, property development and provision of management services. The company's reportable segments are: i) Property development: Develop and sale of residential and commercial properties, ii) Property & investment holding: Investment in properties, carpark operation and holding company, iii) Manufacturing and trading: Manufacture of assorted wires and trading. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing and trading segment. Geographically, it predominantly operates in Malaysia.
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