Westports Holdings BhdXKLS:5246 +0.33%87 Pretax Margin % is 47.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 43.62. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5246 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Westports Holdings Bhd ranks better than 94.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Westports Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5246'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.41 Med: 43.62 Max: 51.41
Current: 41.95
XKLS:5246's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 94.48% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs XKLS:5246: 41.95
Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) 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.
Westports Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Westports Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Westports 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.
Westports Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Westports 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.
Westports Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Westports Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westports 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.
Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) has a Pretax Margin % of 47.59% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Westports Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.62. Over the past decade, Westports Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 32.41 to 51.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Westports Holdings Bhd ranks #55 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Westports Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Westports Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 47.59% is near median its 10-year median of 43.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.41 to a high of 51.41. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Westports Holdings Bhd's value of 47.59% is 603% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westports Holdings Bhd ranks #55 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Westports Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westports Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Westports Holdings Bhd ranks #55 out of 997 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Westports Holdings Bhd in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Westports Holdings Bhd's value of 47.59% is 603% above this benchmark. Historically, Westports Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 32.41 to 51.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.62 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Westports 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 Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 997 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. Westports Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 47.59% is 603% 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 Westports Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westports Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 47.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westports Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.24, compared to a current price of RM6.06 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 47.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.62 and 603% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Westports Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246), the current Pretax Margin % is 47.59% 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 Westports Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5246) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westports Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM6.06 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.24.
GuruFocus considers Westports Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5246:
Pretax Margin %: 47.59% (near median its 10-year median of 43.62)
GF Value™: RM6.24 vs. price of RM6.06 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 603% above the Transportation median (#55 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5246 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Westports Holdings Bhd is a port and logistics company domiciled in Malaysia. The company predominantly develops and operates a port under the Westports brand in Port Klang, Malaysia. Westports provides container services; conventional services, including break bulk, dry bulk, and liquid bulk; and other marine facilities. In addition to core port operations, the company provides bulk storage, refrigerated container storage, and bunkering services to supply fuel to ships. The company derives its revenue domestically.
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