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Nestle Malaysia BhdXKLS:4707 +3.33%87 Pretax Margin % is 11.34% as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 13.25. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4707 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM111.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 74.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4707'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.75 Med: 13.25 Max: 15.87
Current: 10.86
XKLS:4707's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.63% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.67
vs XKLS:4707: 10.86
Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) 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.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nestle Malaysia Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nestle Malaysia 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Nestle Malaysia 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.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nestle Malaysia 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.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.34% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nestle Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 13.25. Over the past decade, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.75 to 15.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #496 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.34% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 13.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.75 to a high of 15.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's value of 11.34% is 142.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #496 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nestle Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nestle Malaysia Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Nestle Malaysia Bhd ranks #496 out of 1955 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Nestle Malaysia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's value of 11.34% is 142.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nestle Malaysia Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.75 to 15.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.25 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Nestle Malaysia 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,955 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. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.34% is 142.8% 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 11.34%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 13.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM111.06, compared to a current price of RM96.78 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.34%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 13.25 and 142.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Nestle Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.34% as of Jun. 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 Nestle Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4707) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nestle Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM96.78 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM111.06.
GuruFocus considers Nestle Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4707:
Pretax Margin %: 11.34% (14% below median its 10-year median of 13.25)
GF Value™: RM111.06 vs. price of RM96.78 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 142.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#496 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4707 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nestle Malaysia Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company owned by Nestle. The business activities of the group are functioned through Food and beverages and Others segments which include Nutrition, Nestle Professional, Nestle Health Science and NESPRESSO. The Food and Beverages segment derives maximum revenue. The products offered by the group are related to dairy, beverages, food, Nestle Professional, Nestle Ice Cream, confectionery, chilled dairy, infant nutrition, and health science. The main geography is the domestic market, representing approximately maximum of total sales. The known brands are Nescafe, Maggi, Nespray, Kit Kat, and Milo.
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