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Sasbadi Holdings BhdXKLS:5252 +3.33%54 Pretax Margin % is 0.99% as of May. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 6.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5252 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Media - Diversified companies, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks better than 72.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5252'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.62 Med: 6.39 Max: 23.98
Current: 9.33
XKLS:5252's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 72.84% of 1009
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs XKLS:5252: 9.33
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) 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.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sasbadi 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Sasbadi 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.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sasbadi 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.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.99% as of May. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sasbadi Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 6.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #274 out of 1009 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 0.99% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 6.39. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's value of 0.99% is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #274 out of 1009 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd ranks #274 out of 1009 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Sasbadi Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.01. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's value of 0.99% is 50.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.39 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Sasbadi Holdings 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.01, based on 1,009 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. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 0.99% is 50.7% 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 0.99%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 6.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sasbadi Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 0.99%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 6.39 and 50.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.01. Sasbadi Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.99% as of May. 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 Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sasbadi Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19.
GuruFocus considers Sasbadi Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5252:
Pretax Margin %: 0.99% (85% below median its 10-year median of 6.39)
GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.16 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#274 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sasbadi Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company that is a provider of education solutions. The company is engaged in content creation and print publishing activities. The Company is a publisher of educational materials, undertaking print publishing, creating content that is user-friendly, interactive, and fun for teachers and students, leveraging information and communications technology. It includes PC software, mobile applications, and cloud-based platforms suited for self-paced learning as well as for the future classroom. Its segments comprise Print publishing, Digital solutions, and Network Marketing; Applied learning products and STEM education services, and Corporate. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Print Publishing segment and operates in Malaysia.
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