Engtex Group BhdXKLS:5056 +2.44%57 Pretax Margin % is 3.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 2.91. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5056 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Engtex Group Bhd ranks worse than 54.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Engtex Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5056'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 2.91 Max: 8.96
Current: 3.65
XKLS:5056's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 54.49% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs XKLS:5056: 3.65
Engtex Group Bhd (XKLS:5056) 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.
Engtex Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Engtex Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Engtex Group 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:5056 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Engtex Group 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.
Engtex Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Engtex Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engtex Group 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.
Engtex Group Bhd (XKLS:5056) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.87% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Engtex Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 2.91. Over the past decade, Engtex Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.06 to 8.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Engtex Group Bhd ranks #85 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Engtex Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Engtex Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.87% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 2.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 8.96. The Industrial Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Engtex Group Bhd's value of 3.87% is 7.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engtex Group Bhd ranks #85 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Engtex Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engtex Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Engtex Group Bhd ranks #85 out of 156 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Engtex Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.20. Engtex Group Bhd's value of 3.87% is 7.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Engtex Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.06 to 8.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.91 vs. the industry median of 4.20, Engtex Group Bhd has consistently been below 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.20, based on 156 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. Engtex Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.87% is 7.9% 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 Engtex Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engtex Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 3.87%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engtex Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engtex Group Bhd (XKLS:5056) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.54, compared to a current price of RM0.42 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.87%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 2.91 and 7.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.20. Engtex Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Engtex Group Bhd (XKLS:5056), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.87% 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 Engtex Group Bhd (XKLS:5056) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engtex Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.42 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.54.
GuruFocus considers Engtex Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5056:
Pretax Margin %: 3.87% (33% above median its 10-year median of 2.91)
GF Value™: RM0.54 vs. price of RM0.42 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#85 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5056 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engtex Group Bhd is an investment holding company operating in four business segments; The wholesale and distribution segment Includes wholesale and distribution of pipes, valves, fittings, plumbing materials, steel-related products, general hardware products, and construction materials, Manufacturing segment Includes manufacturing and sale of steel and ductile iron pipes and fittings, valves, manhole covers, hydrants, industrial casting products, welded wire mesh, hard-drawn wire, bitumen products, and other steel-related products, Property development segment includes property development and investment activities, and the Hospitality segment Includes the provision of rooms, food and beverage, meeting and function rooms, and other hospitality services.
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