Shin Yang Group BhdXKLS:5173 69 Pretax Margin % is 9.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 347% above its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5173 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.43 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 999 Transportation companies, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks better than 61.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shin Yang Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5173'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.85 Med: 2.17 Max: 19.18
Current: 10.38
XKLS:5173's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 61.76% of 999
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs XKLS:5173: 10.38
Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) 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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Shin Yang Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin Yang 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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shin Yang 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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shin Yang Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin Yang 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.
Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) has a Pretax Margin % of 9.71% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Shin Yang Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 347% above median its historical median of 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #382 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Shin Yang Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Shin Yang Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 9.71% is 347% above median its 10-year median of 2.17. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Shin Yang Group Bhd's value of 9.71% is 43.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #382 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shin Yang Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin Yang Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shin Yang Group Bhd ranks #382 out of 999 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Shin Yang Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Shin Yang Group Bhd's value of 9.71% is 43.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Shin Yang Group 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 999 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. Shin Yang Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 9.71% is 43.4% 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin Yang Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 9.71%, which is 347% above median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin Yang Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.43, compared to a current price of RM0.77 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 9.71%, which is 347% above median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 43.4% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Shin Yang Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173), the current Pretax Margin % is 9.71% 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 Shin Yang Group Bhd (XKLS:5173) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Yang Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.77 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.43.
GuruFocus considers Shin Yang Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5173:
Pretax Margin %: 9.71% (347% above median its 10-year median of 2.17)
GF Value™: RM1.43 vs. price of RM0.77 (46.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.4% above the Transportation median (#382 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Yang Group Bhd core business operations span shipping, shipbuilding, and ship repair. Its shipping division is diversified across multiple segments, including dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerised cargo, coastal shipping, barge and tug operations, as well as regional logistics with door-to-door solutions. Its segments are: Shipbuilding, ship repair and fabrication of metal structures; Shipping, which carries out shipping business in coastal and regional routes within Malaysia and ASEAN region and international routes; Land transportation and hiring services; Manufacturing, distribution and marketing of industrial gases, provision of services and maintenance, and trading in welding equipment and machinery; Automotive dealership, which generates maximum revenue; and Others.
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