The historical rank and industry rank for Solid Automotive Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5242'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.25 Med: 3.2 Max: 11.74
Current: 1.54
XKLS:5242's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 68.98% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs XKLS:5242: 1.54
Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) 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.
Solid Automotive Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Solid Automotive Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solid Automotive 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:5242 vs ORLY, AZO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Solid Automotive 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.
Solid Automotive Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Solid Automotive Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solid Automotive 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.
Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) has a Pretax Margin % of -1.29% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Solid Automotive Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #914 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Solid Automotive Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Solid Automotive Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -1.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #914 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Solid Automotive Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid Automotive Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Solid Automotive Bhd ranks #914 out of 1325 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Solid Automotive Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.38. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.38, based on 1,325 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. 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 Solid Automotive Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solid Automotive Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -1.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid Automotive Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -1.29%. Solid Automotive Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242), the current Pretax Margin % is -1.29% as of Apr. 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 Solid Automotive Bhd (XKLS:5242) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Automotive Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18.
GuruFocus considers Solid Automotive Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5242:
Pretax Margin %: -1.29%
GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.12 (33.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5242 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solid Automotive Bhd is engaged in the business of investment holding and the provision of management services. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive service, electrical, spare and related parts, Automotive engine and mechanical parts, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive service, electrical, spare and related parts segment, which is involved in trading and distribution of automotive batteries, lubricants, electrical parts, spare parts and components. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by the Middle East and Africa, and Other regions.
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