APM Automotive Holdings BhdXKLS:5015 -1.01%75 Pretax Margin % is 5.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 5.71. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5015 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks better than 63.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5015'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37 Med: 5.71 Max: 7.38
Current: 6.52
XKLS:5015's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 63.62% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs XKLS:5015: 6.52
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) 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.
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
APM Automotive Holdings 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.
XKLS:5015 vs ORLY, AZO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, APM Automotive Holdings 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.
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APM Automotive Holdings 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.
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.53% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on APM Automotive Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.71. Over the past decade, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.37 to 7.38. According to the industry distribution chart, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks #482 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.53% is near median its 10-year median of 5.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 7.38. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.38. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's value of 5.53% is 26.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks #482 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks #482 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts APM Automotive Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.38. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's value of 5.53% is 26.3% above this benchmark. Historically, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.37 to 7.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 4.38, APM Automotive Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.38, based on 1,325 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. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.53% is 26.3% 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 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 5.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APM Automotive Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.88, compared to a current price of RM2.95 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 26.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.38. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.53% 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 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.95 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.88.
GuruFocus considers APM Automotive Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5015:
Pretax Margin %: 5.53% (near median its 10-year median of 5.71)
GF Value™: RM2.88 vs. price of RM2.95 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#482 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5015 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd is an automotive parts manufacturer. Its operating segments are organised into seven divisions namely, Suspension, Interior and Plastics, Electrical and Heat Exchange, Marketing, Nonreportable Segment, Indonesia Operations and All Other segments. Through its divisions, it offers products like leaf springs, coil springs, shock absorbers, auxiliary components, air-conditioner system and components, automotive seats and others. The Marketing Division comprises activities in the distribution of automotive components and parts manufactured by it for the replacement and export markets. The group operates globally and derives the majority of its revenue in Malaysia. Interior and Plastics segment serves as the revenue driver for the group.
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