Bintulu Port Holdings BhdXKLS:5032 72 Pretax Margin % is 20.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 22.16. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5032 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks better than 79.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5032'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.25 Med: 22.16 Max: 30.89
Current: 19.58
XKLS:5032's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.24% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs XKLS:5032: 19.58
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) 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.
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bintulu Port 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.
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Bintulu Port 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.
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bintulu Port 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.
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.93% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.16. Over the past decade, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.25 to 30.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks #207 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 20.93% is near median its 10-year median of 22.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.25 to a high of 30.89. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's value of 20.93% is 209.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks #207 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks #207 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's value of 20.93% is 209.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.25 to 30.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.16 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Bintulu Port 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 997 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. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 20.93% is 209.2% 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 Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 20.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.12, compared to a current price of RM5.35 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.16 and 209.2% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.93% 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 Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.35 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.12.
GuruFocus considers Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5032:
Pretax Margin %: 20.93% (near median its 10-year median of 22.16)
GF Value™: RM6.12 vs. price of RM5.35 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 209.2% above the Transportation median (#207 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5032 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd provides port services at Bintulu Port. It operates in two segments: Port operations and Bulking services. The Port segment includes the construction of port facilities, handling of cargo for LNG, petroleum products, general cargo, container, and other ancillary services, whereas Bulking services provide bulking installation facilities for palm oil, edible oils and its by-products. It generates maximum revenue from the Port operations segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from the Malaysia region whereas it also operates in Brunei.
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