Ec Excel Holdings BhdXKLS:5192 46 Pretax Margin % is 10.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 320% above its 10-year median of 2.49. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5192 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd ranks better than 69.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5192'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.63 Med: 2.49 Max: 9.8
Current: 5.91
XKLS:5192's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 69.72% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs XKLS:5192: 5.91
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) 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.
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ec Excel Holdings 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:5192 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Ec Excel Holdings 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.
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ec Excel Holdings 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.
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.45% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ec Excel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 320% above median its historical median of 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd ranks #185 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 10.45% is 320% above median its 10-year median of 2.49. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's value of 10.45% is 305% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd ranks #185 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd ranks #185 out of 611 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Ec Excel Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.58. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's value of 10.45% is 305% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Ec Excel Holdings 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 Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.58, based on 611 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. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 10.45% is 305% 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 Ec Excel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 10.45%, which is 320% above median its own 10-year median of 2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ec Excel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.69, compared to a current price of RM0.84 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.45%, which is 320% above median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 305% above the Steel industry median of 2.58. Ec Excel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.45% 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 Ec Excel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5192) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ec Excel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.84 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.69.
GuruFocus considers Ec Excel Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5192:
Pretax Margin %: 10.45% (320% above median its 10-year median of 2.49)
GF Value™: RM0.69 vs. price of RM0.84 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 305% above the Steel median (#185 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5192 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ec Excel Holdings Bhd, formerly known as K. Seng Seng Corp Bhd, is an investment holding company. The company operates through the segments of Stainless steel and metal-related products, Marine hardware and consumables, Engineering and Project works, Other industrial hardware, and Investment holding. The key revenue is derived from the Stainless Steel and metal-related products segment, which involves the manufacture and sales of stainless steel tubes and pipes, and the processing of stainless steel sheet products. The group has a business presence in Malaysia; Republic of Singapore; Republic of Singapore; Australia; Republic of Indonesia; and Brunei, of which it generates maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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