Avangaad BhdXKLS:5259 +1.69%42 Pretax Margin % is 20.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 8.93. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5259 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Avangaad Bhd ranks better than 83.98% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Avangaad Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.4 Mil. Avangaad Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM31.3 Mil. Therefore, Avangaad Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avangaad Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5259'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -93.13 Med: 8.93 Max: 172.14
Current: 23.25
XKLS:5259's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 83.98% of 1005
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs XKLS:5259: 23.25
Avangaad Bhd (XKLS:5259) 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.
Avangaad Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Avangaad Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avangaad 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.
Avangaad Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Avangaad 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.
Avangaad Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Avangaad Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avangaad 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.
Avangaad Bhd (XKLS:5259) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.41% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Avangaad Bhd and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 8.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Avangaad Bhd ranks #161 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Avangaad Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Avangaad Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 20.41% is 129% above median its 10-year median of 8.93. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Avangaad Bhd's value of 20.41% is 201.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avangaad Bhd ranks #161 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avangaad Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avangaad Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Avangaad Bhd ranks #161 out of 1005 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Avangaad Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Avangaad Bhd's value of 20.41% is 201.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.93 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Avangaad 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 1,005 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. Avangaad Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 20.41% is 201.5% 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 Avangaad 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. Avangaad Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 20.41%, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 8.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avangaad Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avangaad Bhd (XKLS:5259) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.17, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 76.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.41%, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 8.93 and 201.5% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. Avangaad Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Avangaad Bhd (XKLS:5259), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.41% 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 Avangaad Bhd (XKLS:5259) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avangaad Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 76.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.17.
GuruFocus considers Avangaad Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5259:
Pretax Margin %: 20.41% (129% above median its 10-year median of 8.93)
GF Value™: RM0.17 vs. price of RM0.30 (76.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 201.5% above the Transportation median (#161 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5259 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avangaad Bhd is engaged in the business of marine transportation and offshore storage of oil & gas, and provision of port marine services. The company is an owner and operator of marine vessels. The company is involved in the charter of various types of tankers for the transportation and offshore storage of oil & gas, the charter of marine support vessels for the provision of port marine services and charter of Offshore Support Vessels in the form of fast crew boats to transport personnel/light cargoes between shore and platform, platform and platform and other offshore facilities. The company has a sole operating segment, the Charter hire segment. The group operates in Malaysia.
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