Epicon BhdXKLS:4847 43 Pretax Margin % is 0.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4847 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Epicon Bhd ranks worse than 64.28% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Epicon Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.1 Mil. Epicon Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM38.3 Mil. Therefore, Epicon Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Epicon Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4847'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -82.59 Med: -11.86 Max: 17.23
Current: 2.79
XKLS:4847's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 64.28% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs XKLS:4847: 2.79
Epicon Bhd (XKLS:4847) 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.
Epicon Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Epicon Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Epicon 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:4847 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Epicon 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.
Epicon Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Epicon Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Epicon 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.
Epicon Bhd (XKLS:4847) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.20% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Epicon Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Epicon Bhd ranks #1130 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Epicon Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Epicon Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 0.20%. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Epicon Bhd's value of 0.20% is 96.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Epicon Bhd ranks #1130 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Epicon Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Epicon Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Epicon Bhd ranks #1130 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Epicon Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Epicon Bhd's value of 0.20% is 96.4% below 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 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. Epicon Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 0.20% is 96.4% below 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 Epicon 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. Epicon Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 0.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Epicon Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epicon Bhd (XKLS:4847) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.23, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.20% and 96.4% below the Construction industry median of 5.52. Epicon Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 10 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 Epicon Bhd (XKLS:4847), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.20% 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 Epicon Bhd (XKLS:4847) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Epicon Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.23.
GuruFocus considers Epicon Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4847:
Pretax Margin %: 0.20%
GF Value™: RM0.23 vs. price of RM0.13 (43.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.4% below the Construction median (#1130 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4847 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Epicon Bhd operates as a focused contractor with capabilities spanning affordable residential and commercial developments, mixed use projects, township construction, and engineering and infrastructure works. Its segments include Investment holding engages as a investment company, Construction engages in construction of projects, and Others. The construction segment derives majority of the revenue in Malaysia.
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