PBA Holdings BhdXKLS:5041 +0.50%80 Pretax Margin % is 34.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 11.97. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5041 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Utilities - Regulated companies, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks better than 89.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PBA Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5041'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.26 Med: 11.97 Max: 31.17
Current: 31.17
XKLS:5041's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.26% of 503
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.07
vs XKLS:5041: 31.17
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
PBA Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBA Holdings 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:5041 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, PBA 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PBA Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PBA 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) has a Pretax Margin % of 34.03% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 11.97. Over the past decade, PBA Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.26 to 31.17. According to the industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #54 out of 503 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
PBA Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 34.03% is 184% above median its 10-year median of 11.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.26 to a high of 31.17. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 34.03% is 181.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #54 out of 503 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PBA Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBA Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #54 out of 503 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places PBA Holdings Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 34.03% is 181.9% above this benchmark. Historically, PBA Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 8.26 to 31.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.97 vs. the industry median of 12.07, PBA 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.07, based on 503 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. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 34.03% is 181.9% 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 34.03%, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 11.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.29, compared to a current price of RM2.00 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 34.03%, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 11.97 and 181.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.07. PBA Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041), the current Pretax Margin % is 34.03% 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.00 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.29.
GuruFocus considers PBA Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5041:
Pretax Margin %: 34.03% (184% above median its 10-year median of 11.97)
GF Value™: RM2.29 vs. price of RM2.00 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 181.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#54 of 503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBA Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Its primary business is to sustain continuous good water supply in Penang. With population growth and increasing socio-economic development, It has to employ holistic water supply management strategies. It manage both water demand and supply in a water-stressed state. The group has one reportable segment, which is the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. The company operated solely in Penang, Malaysia. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, and supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. It operates geographically in Malaysia.
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