Awanbiru Technology BhdXKLS:5204 32 Pretax Margin % is 3.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 4.33. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5204 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Education companies, Awanbiru Technology Bhd ranks worse than 92.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Awanbiru Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5204'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.39 Med: 4.33 Max: 25.76
Current: -59.39
XKLS:5204's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 92.19% of 256
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.245
vs XKLS:5204: -59.39
Awanbiru Technology Bhd (XKLS:5204) 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.
Awanbiru Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Awanbiru Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:5204 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Awanbiru Technology 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.
Awanbiru Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Awanbiru Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Awanbiru Technology 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.
Awanbiru Technology Bhd (XKLS:5204) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.95% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Awanbiru Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Awanbiru Technology Bhd ranks #236 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Awanbiru Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Awanbiru Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.95% is near median its 10-year median of 4.33. The Education industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.25. Awanbiru Technology Bhd's value of 3.95% is 52.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Awanbiru Technology Bhd ranks #236 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Awanbiru Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Awanbiru Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Awanbiru Technology Bhd ranks #236 out of 256 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Awanbiru Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.25. Awanbiru Technology Bhd's value of 3.95% is 52.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.33 vs. the industry median of 8.25, Awanbiru Technology Bhd has consistently been below 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 an Education company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Education companies is 8.25, based on 256 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. Awanbiru Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.95% is 52.1% below 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 Awanbiru Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Awanbiru Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 3.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Awanbiru Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awanbiru Technology Bhd (XKLS:5204) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.39, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.33 and 52.1% below the Education industry median of 8.25. Awanbiru Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 2 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 Awanbiru Technology Bhd (XKLS:5204), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.95% 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 Awanbiru Technology Bhd (XKLS:5204) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awanbiru Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.39.
GuruFocus considers Awanbiru Technology Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5204:
Pretax Margin %: 3.95% (near median its 10-year median of 4.33)
GF Value™: RM0.39 vs. price of RM0.25 (37.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.1% below the Education median (#236 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5204 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Awanbiru Technology Bhd, formerly Prestariang Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the provision of education, training and certification, and software license distribution services. It operates through the following segments; Software and services, which derives maximum revenue, includes license distribution, implementation, system integration, managed services, application development, and other cloud-related solutions and services; Concession which includes delivery of total solution for the integrated and comprehensive core immigration system; Talent offers provision of career placement, talent upskilling, reskilling, e-learning software, training and certification; and Others includes investment holding and other inactive subsidiaries.
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