Jaks Resources BhdXKLS:4723 Pretax Margin % is 131.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 673% above its 10-year median of 17.00. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks better than 88.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jaks Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4723'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.95 Med: 17 Max: 92.1
Current: 18.04
XKLS:4723's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.11% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs XKLS:4723: 18.04
Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) 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.
Jaks Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Jaks Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jaks Resources 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:4723 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jaks Resources 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.
Jaks Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jaks Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jaks Resources 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.
Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) has a Pretax Margin % of 131.47% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Jaks Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 673% above median its historical median of 17.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks #209 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Jaks Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Jaks Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 131.47% is 673% above median its 10-year median of 17.00. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Jaks Resources Bhd's value of 131.47% is 2283.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks #209 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Jaks Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jaks Resources Bhd ranks #209 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Jaks Resources Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Jaks Resources Bhd's value of 131.47% is 2283.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.00 vs. the industry median of 5.52, Jaks Resources 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.52, based on 1,758 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. Jaks Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 131.47% is 2283.9% 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 Jaks Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jaks Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 131.47%, which is 673% above median its own 10-year median of 17.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jaks Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.13, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 131.47%, which is 673% above median its 10-year median of 17.00 and 2283.9% above the Construction industry median of 5.52. 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 Jaks Resources Bhd (XKLS:4723), the current Pretax Margin % is 131.47% 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.
Jaks Resources Bhd is an investment holding company. It is organized into six segments: Manufacturing segment, which comprises mainly the manufacturing of pipes; Trading segment comprising trading in sheet piles, steel bars, mild steel, and special pipes, other steel related products, building materials, and supply of products for water supply industry; Construction segment comprises mainly the provision of sub-contracting activities, general contractor, supplier of building materials, and also construction; The Property Investment segment consists management of shopping mall; Power Energy engage in the business of renewable energy. and Others. Its geographical segments include Malaysia and Vietnam.
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