The historical rank and industry rank for Velesto Energy Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5243'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -368.18 Med: -8.57 Max: 26.4
Current: 24.1
XKLS:5243's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.11% of 921
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.15
vs XKLS:5243: 24.10
Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) 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.
Velesto Energy Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Velesto Energy Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Velesto Energy 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:5243 vs NE, RIG, VAL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Velesto Energy 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.
Velesto Energy Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Velesto Energy Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Velesto Energy 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.
Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.76% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #174 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Velesto Energy Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 19.76%. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. Velesto Energy Bhd's value of 19.76% is 283.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #174 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Velesto Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velesto Energy Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Velesto Energy Bhd ranks #174 out of 921 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Velesto Energy Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.15. Velesto Energy Bhd's value of 19.76% is 283.7% above this benchmark. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.15, based on 921 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. Velesto Energy Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 19.76% is 283.7% 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 Velesto Energy Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velesto Energy Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 19.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velesto Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.76% and 283.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.15. Velesto Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.76% 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 Velesto Energy Bhd (XKLS:5243) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velesto Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18.
GuruFocus considers Velesto Energy Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5243:
Pretax Margin %: 19.76%
GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.27 (50% above fair value)
Industry Position: 283.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#174 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Velesto Energy Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that provides services to the oil and gas industry. It is engaged in the provision of drilling services for exploration, development, and production wells and workover services to the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. It is also engaged in the provision of threading, inspection, and repair services for Oil Country Tubular Goods in Malaysia and overseas. The company operates under two segments, namely drilling services and others. The company has a geographical presence in Malaysia and other countries.
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