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HeveaBoard BhdXKLS:5095 28 Pretax Margin % is -17.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5095 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, HeveaBoard Bhd ranks worse than 85.82% on this metric.
HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095) 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.
HeveaBoard Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
HeveaBoard Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HeveaBoard 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:5095 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, HeveaBoard 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.
HeveaBoard Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, HeveaBoard Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HeveaBoard 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.
HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095) has a Pretax Margin % of -17.80% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on HeveaBoard Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HeveaBoard Bhd ranks #242 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 85.8%.
Is HeveaBoard Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
HeveaBoard Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -17.80%. Based on the distribution chart, HeveaBoard Bhd ranks #242 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HeveaBoard Bhd has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HeveaBoard Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, HeveaBoard Bhd ranks #242 out of 282 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places HeveaBoard Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.75. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.75, based on 282 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. 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 HeveaBoard Bhd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HeveaBoard Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -17.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HeveaBoard Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -17.80%. HeveaBoard Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095), the current Pretax Margin % is -17.80% 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 HeveaBoard Bhd (XKLS:5095) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HeveaBoard Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 52% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers HeveaBoard Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5095:
Pretax Margin %: -17.80%
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.12 (52% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5095 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HeveaBoard Bhd operates in the particleboard business. It is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and distribution of a wide range of particleboard and particleboard-based products. It operates through the Particleboards segment, Ready-to-assemble products segment, Cultivation and trading of gourmet fungi segment, and Other segments. The Particleboards segment is involved in the business of manufacturing and trading of particleboards and other panel boards. The Ready-to-assemble segment generates maximum revenue and is involved in the business of manufacturing and trading of ready-to-assemble furniture. The Others segment is engaged in investment holding. Its products are used for furniture components, dining sets, speaker boxes, door manufacturing, and office systems.
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