FoundPac Group BhdXKLS:5277 +2.60%56 Pretax Margin % is 34.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 32.34. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5277 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Semiconductors companies, FoundPac Group Bhd ranks better than 95.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for FoundPac Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5277'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.15 Med: 32.34 Max: 41.71
Current: 36.51
XKLS:5277's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.3% of 1021
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.07
vs XKLS:5277: 36.51
FoundPac Group Bhd (XKLS:5277) 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.
FoundPac Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
FoundPac Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FoundPac 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:5277 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, FoundPac 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.
FoundPac Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, FoundPac Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FoundPac 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.
FoundPac Group Bhd (XKLS:5277) has a Pretax Margin % of 34.27% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on FoundPac Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.34. Over the past decade, FoundPac Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.15 to 41.71. According to the industry distribution chart, FoundPac Group Bhd ranks #48 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is FoundPac Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
FoundPac Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 34.27% is near median its 10-year median of 32.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.15 to a high of 41.71. The Semiconductors industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. FoundPac Group Bhd's value of 34.27% is 575.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FoundPac Group Bhd ranks #48 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FoundPac Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FoundPac Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, FoundPac Group Bhd ranks #48 out of 1021 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places FoundPac Group Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.07. FoundPac Group Bhd's value of 34.27% is 575.9% above this benchmark. Historically, FoundPac Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 18.15 to 41.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.34 vs. the industry median of 5.07, FoundPac Group 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.07, based on 1,021 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. FoundPac Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 34.27% is 575.9% 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 FoundPac Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FoundPac Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 34.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FoundPac Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FoundPac Group Bhd (XKLS:5277) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 34.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.34 and 575.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.07. FoundPac Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 FoundPac Group Bhd (XKLS:5277), the current Pretax Margin % is 34.27% 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 FoundPac Group Bhd (XKLS:5277) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FoundPac Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31.
GuruFocus considers FoundPac Group Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5277:
Pretax Margin %: 34.27% (near median its 10-year median of 32.34)
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.40 (27.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 575.9% above the Semiconductors median (#48 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5277 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FoundPac Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in four segments: Precision Engineering, which involves the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of stiffeners, test sockets, hand lids, and related accessories; Laser Stencils, focusing on the manufacture and sale of laser stencils; Automation, which covers the manufacturing of industrial equipment and machinery; and Cable and Connectors, involving the manufacture and sale of accessory cables and connectors. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Precision Engineering segment. Geographically, the company derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia, with the remainder coming from North America, other Asian countries, Europe, and other regions.
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