Zhulian BhdXKLS:5131 68 Pretax Margin % is 5.78% as of Feb. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 33.45. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5131 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Zhulian Bhd ranks better than 76.16% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Zhulian Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM1.6 Mil. Zhulian Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM27.5 Mil. Therefore, Zhulian Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zhulian Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5131'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.29 Med: 33.45 Max: 40.13
Current: 9.29
XKLS:5131's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.16% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.17
vs XKLS:5131: 9.29
Zhulian Bhd (XKLS:5131) 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.
Zhulian Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Zhulian Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zhulian 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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Zhulian 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.
Zhulian Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zhulian Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhulian 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.
Zhulian Bhd (XKLS:5131) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.78% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Zhulian Bhd and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 33.45. Over the past decade, Zhulian Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.29 to 40.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhulian Bhd ranks #268 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Zhulian Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Zhulian Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.78% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 33.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.29 to a high of 40.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. Zhulian Bhd's value of 5.78% is 82.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhulian Bhd ranks #268 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhulian Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhulian Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Zhulian Bhd ranks #268 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Zhulian Bhd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.17. Zhulian Bhd's value of 5.78% is 82.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhulian Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.29 to 40.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.45 vs. the industry median of 3.17, Zhulian 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.17, based on 1,124 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. Zhulian Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.78% is 82.3% 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 Zhulian Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhulian Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 5.78%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 33.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhulian Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhulian Bhd (XKLS:5131) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.35, compared to a current price of RM0.78 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.78%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 33.45 and 82.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.17. Zhulian Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Zhulian Bhd (XKLS:5131), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.78% as of Feb. 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 Zhulian Bhd (XKLS:5131) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhulian Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.78 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.35.
GuruFocus considers Zhulian Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5131:
Pretax Margin %: 5.78% (83% below median its 10-year median of 33.45)
GF Value™: RM1.35 vs. price of RM0.78 (42.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#268 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhulian Corp Bhd is an investment holding company based in Malaysia, operating principally in the direct selling industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Group is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and sale of jewellery and a diversified portfolio of consumer products. Its products include jewellery, beverages, health supplements, home wellness, therapeutic beddings, household products, and personal, baby and beauty care. The Group's operations are principally confined to the manufacture and sale of jewellery and consumer products on a direct sales basis, mainly carried out in Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia, with Thailand generating maximum revenue.
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