EITA Resources BhdXKLS:5208 +2.91%66 Pretax Margin % is 3.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 8.18. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5208 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.76 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,025 Industrial Products companies, EITA Resources Bhd ranks worse than 68.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for EITA Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5208'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.82 Med: 8.18 Max: 9.86
Current: 1.82
XKLS:5208's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 68.63% of 3025
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.82
vs XKLS:5208: 1.82
EITA Resources Bhd (XKLS:5208) 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.
EITA Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
EITA Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EITA Resources 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:5208 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, EITA Resources 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.
EITA Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, EITA Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EITA Resources 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.
EITA Resources Bhd (XKLS:5208) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.88% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on EITA Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 8.18. Over the past decade, EITA Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.82 to 9.86. According to the industry distribution chart, EITA Resources Bhd ranks #2076 out of 3025 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is EITA Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
EITA Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.88% is 53% below median its 10-year median of 8.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 9.86. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. EITA Resources Bhd's value of 3.88% is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EITA Resources Bhd ranks #2076 out of 3025 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EITA Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EITA Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, EITA Resources Bhd ranks #2076 out of 3025 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places EITA Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.82. EITA Resources Bhd's value of 3.88% is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, EITA Resources Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.82 to 9.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.18 vs. the industry median of 5.82, EITA Resources 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.82, based on 3,025 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. EITA Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.88% is 33.3% 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 EITA Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EITA Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 3.88%, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 8.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EITA Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EITA Resources Bhd (XKLS:5208) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.76, compared to a current price of RM0.53 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.88%, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 8.18 and 33.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.82. EITA Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 EITA Resources Bhd (XKLS:5208), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.88% 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 EITA Resources Bhd (XKLS:5208) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EITA Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.53 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.76.
GuruFocus considers EITA Resources Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5208:
Pretax Margin %: 3.88% (53% below median its 10-year median of 8.18)
GF Value™: RM0.76 vs. price of RM0.53 (30.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Industrial Products median (#2076 of 3025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5208 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EITA Resources Bhd is an investment holding company. The business of the company operates through the following reportable segments: i) Manufacturing: Includes purchasing, designing and manufacturing elevator and Busduct. ii) Marketing and distribution: Includes purchasing, marketing and distributing electrical and electronic components and equipment. iii) Services: Includes maintenance of elevator systems. iv) High voltage system: Includes carrying out, electrical engineering and general construction work. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing segment. The company's geographical segments include Malaysia, ASEAN, the Middle East and Others, with the maximum revenue generated from Malaysia.
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