CTOS Digital BhdXKLS:5301 -0.72%85 Pretax Margin % is 25.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 33.38. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5301 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Capital Markets companies, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks better than 59.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CTOS Digital Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5301'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.57 Med: 33.38 Max: 43.99
Current: 29.74
XKLS:5301's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 59.46% of 777
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.51
vs XKLS:5301: 29.74
CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
CTOS Digital Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CTOS Digital 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:5301 vs SPGI, CME, MCO: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, CTOS Digital 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CTOS Digital Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTOS Digital 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) has a Pretax Margin % of 25.50% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CTOS Digital Bhd and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 33.38. Over the past decade, CTOS Digital Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 27.57 to 43.99. According to the industry distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #315 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is CTOS Digital Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
CTOS Digital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 25.50% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 33.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.57 to a high of 43.99. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.51. CTOS Digital Bhd's value of 25.50% is 24.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #315 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CTOS Digital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTOS Digital Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #315 out of 777 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts CTOS Digital Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.51. CTOS Digital Bhd's value of 25.50% is 24.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CTOS Digital Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 27.57 to 43.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.38 vs. the industry median of 20.51, CTOS Digital 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.51, based on 777 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. CTOS Digital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 25.50% is 24.3% 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 CTOS Digital Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTOS Digital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 25.50%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 33.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTOS Digital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.41, compared to a current price of RM0.69 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 25.50%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 33.38 and 24.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.51. CTOS Digital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301), the current Pretax Margin % is 25.50% 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 CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTOS Digital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.69 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.41.
GuruFocus considers CTOS Digital Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5301:
Pretax Margin %: 25.50% (24% below median its 10-year median of 33.38)
GF Value™: RM1.41 vs. price of RM0.69 (51.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.3% above the Capital Markets median (#315 of 777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTOS Digital Bhd is engaged in activities such as credit reporting agency, digital software-related services including software development, outsourcing, provision of training services, and provision of alternative data credit scoring. It serves three types of customers, namely Key Accounts, Commercial, and Direct-to-Consumer. The company's geographical segments include Malaysia which generates key revenue, and International.
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