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Chin Hin Group BhdXKLS:5273 -0.48%80 Pretax Margin % is 4.79% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 4.36. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5273 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Building Materials companies, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks better than 54.03% on this metric.
Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) 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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Chin Hin Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chin Hin Group 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:5273 vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Chin Hin Group 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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Chin Hin Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chin Hin Group 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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.79% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Chin Hin Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 4.36. Over the past decade, Chin Hin Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.17 to 9.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #188 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Chin Hin Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.79% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.17 to a high of 9.20. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Chin Hin Group Bhd's value of 4.79% is 22.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #188 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chin Hin Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chin Hin Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #188 out of 409 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Chin Hin Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Chin Hin Group Bhd's value of 4.79% is 22.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Chin Hin Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.17 to 9.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.36 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Chin Hin Group 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 Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 6.17, based on 409 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. Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 4.79% is 22.4% 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 4.79%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chin Hin Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.87, compared to a current price of RM2.08 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 4.79%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.36 and 22.4% below the Building Materials industry median of 6.17. Chin Hin Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.79% as of Jun. 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Hin Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.08 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.87.
GuruFocus considers Chin Hin Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5273:
Pretax Margin %: 4.79% (10% above median its 10-year median of 4.36)
GF Value™: RM2.87 vs. price of RM2.08 (27.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.4% below the Building Materials median (#188 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5273 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chin Hin Group Bhd is an integrated builder conglomerate delivering end-to end solutions across Malaysia and the region, from upstream activities such as building materials manufacturing, to downstream activities including construction engineering, property development, and home & living solutions. The company's segments include Investment holding and management services, Building material division, Vehicle division, Kitchen and wardrobe system, Interior fit-out works, Property development division, and Construction division. Geographically the company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand with Majority of the revenue derived from Malaysia.
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