Edaran BhdXKLS:5036 66 Pretax Margin % is 4.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 2.60. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5036 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,817 Software companies, Edaran Bhd ranks better than 54.49% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Edaran Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.7 Mil. Edaran Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM35.4 Mil. Therefore, Edaran Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Edaran Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5036'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.52 Med: 2.6 Max: 10.55
Current: 5.17
XKLS:5036's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 54.49% of 2817
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.57
vs XKLS:5036: 5.17
Edaran Bhd (XKLS:5036) 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.
Edaran Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Edaran Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Edaran 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:5036 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Edaran 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.
Edaran Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Edaran Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edaran 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.
Edaran Bhd (XKLS:5036) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.90% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Edaran Bhd and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Edaran Bhd ranks #1282 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Edaran Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Edaran Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.90% is 88% above median its 10-year median of 2.60. The Software industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.57. Edaran Bhd's value of 4.90% is 37.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edaran Bhd ranks #1282 out of 2817 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Edaran Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edaran Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Edaran Bhd ranks #1282 out of 2817 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Edaran Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.57. Edaran Bhd's value of 4.90% is 37.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.60 vs. the industry median of 3.57, Edaran 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 Software company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Software companies is 3.57, based on 2,817 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. Edaran Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.90% is 37.3% 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 Edaran Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Edaran Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 4.90%, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edaran Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edaran Bhd (XKLS:5036) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.54, compared to a current price of RM1.16 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.90%, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 2.60 and 37.3% above the Software industry median of 3.57. Edaran Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Edaran Bhd (XKLS:5036), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.90% 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 Edaran Bhd (XKLS:5036) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edaran Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.16 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.54.
GuruFocus considers Edaran Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5036:
Pretax Margin %: 4.90% (88% above median its 10-year median of 2.60)
GF Value™: RM1.54 vs. price of RM1.16 (24.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.3% above the Software median (#1282 of 2817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Edaran Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the following reportable segments: Information technology and services, Telecommunications, Investment holding, and Lifestyle. Information technology includes provisioning, installation, commissioning, integration, and maintenance of information technology products and related services. The Telecommunication segment includes provisioning, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of power supply equipment for telecommunication systems and integration and maintenance of telecommunication equipment, and the Lifestyle segment involves lifestyle activities. The company derives its key revenue from the Information technology services segment. Geographically, all of its revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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