Guan Chong BhdXKLS:5102 78 Pretax Margin % is 5.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 4.97. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5102 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,946 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Guan Chong Bhd ranks worse than 61.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guan Chong Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5102'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97 Med: 4.97 Max: 9.18
Current: 2.46
XKLS:5102's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 61.31% of 1946
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.625
vs XKLS:5102: 2.46
Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) 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.
Guan Chong Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Guan Chong Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guan Chong 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:5102 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Guan Chong 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.
Guan Chong Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Guan Chong Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guan Chong 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.
Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.76% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 4.97. Over the past decade, Guan Chong Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.97 to 9.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #1193 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Guan Chong Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Guan Chong Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.76% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 9.18. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.63. Guan Chong Bhd's value of 5.76% is 24.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #1193 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guan Chong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guan Chong Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #1193 out of 1946 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Guan Chong Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.63. Guan Chong Bhd's value of 5.76% is 24.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Guan Chong Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.97 to 9.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.97 vs. the industry median of 4.63, Guan Chong 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.63, based on 1,946 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. Guan Chong Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.76% is 24.5% 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 Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guan Chong Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 5.76%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guan Chong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.88, compared to a current price of RM1.16 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.76%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.97 and 24.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.63. Guan Chong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.76% 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.16 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.88.
GuruFocus considers Guan Chong Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5102:
Pretax Margin %: 5.76% (16% above median its 10-year median of 4.97)
GF Value™: RM1.88 vs. price of RM1.16 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1193 of 1946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5102 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guan Chong Bhd is engaged in investment holding, manufacturing, distributing, and trading in Cocoa butter, Cocoa Cake, Cocoa powder, and Cocoa-derived food ingredients. Geographically, the Group operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Germany of which key revenue is derived from Singapore. Its five reportable segments are Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany and Ivory Coast.
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