UWC BhdXKLS:5292 -1.68%79 Pretax Margin % is 19.33% as of Apr. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 29.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5292 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, UWC Bhd ranks better than 82.55% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. UWC Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM29.3 Mil. UWC Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM151.5 Mil. Therefore, UWC Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 19.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UWC Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5292'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.56 Med: 29.14 Max: 40.43
Current: 15.25
XKLS:5292's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 82.55% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.83
vs XKLS:5292: 15.25
UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) 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.
UWC Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
UWC Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UWC 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:5292 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, UWC 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.
UWC Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, UWC Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UWC 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.
UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) has a Pretax Margin % of 19.33% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on UWC Bhd and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 29.14. Over the past decade, UWC Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.56 to 40.43. According to the industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #529 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is UWC Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
UWC Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 19.33% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 29.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.56 to a high of 40.43. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. UWC Bhd's value of 19.33% is 231.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #529 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UWC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UWC Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #529 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places UWC Bhd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. UWC Bhd's value of 19.33% is 231.6% above this benchmark. Historically, UWC Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.56 to 40.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.14 vs. the industry median of 5.83, UWC 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.83, based on 3,031 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. UWC Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 19.33% is 231.6% 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 UWC Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UWC Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 19.33%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 29.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UWC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.58, compared to a current price of RM6.45 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.33%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 29.14 and 231.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.83. UWC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.33% as of Apr. 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.45 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.58.
GuruFocus considers UWC Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5292:
Pretax Margin %: 19.33% (34% below median its 10-year median of 29.14)
GF Value™: RM5.58 vs. price of RM6.45 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 231.6% above the Industrial Products median (#529 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UWC Bhd is an investment holding company. The company operates in two segments: the Provision of precision sheet metal fabrication and value-added assembly services, the provision of precision machined components, and Investment holding. It provides fabrication services involving various processes of working with metal, such as cutting, forming, joining, and other associated processes to produce intermediate metal products, ranging from metal piece parts to precision machined components. The company sells its products to various industries such as Semiconductors, Life science & medical technology, and others. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, India, China, France, the Netherlands, and Others.
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