Itmax System BhdXKLS:5309 +0.83%98 Pretax Margin % is 55.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 51.32. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5309 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Itmax System Bhd ranks better than 97.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Itmax System Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5309'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.87 Med: 51.32 Max: 55.02
Current: 53.74
XKLS:5309's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.77% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.325
vs XKLS:5309: 53.74
Itmax System Bhd (XKLS:5309) 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.
Itmax System Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Itmax System Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Itmax System 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:5309 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Itmax System 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.
Itmax System Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Itmax System Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Itmax System 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.
Itmax System Bhd (XKLS:5309) has a Pretax Margin % of 55.06% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Itmax System Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.32. Over the past decade, Itmax System Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.87 to 55.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Itmax System Bhd ranks #24 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Itmax System Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Itmax System Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 55.06% is near median its 10-year median of 51.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.87 to a high of 55.02. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Itmax System Bhd's value of 55.06% is 934% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Itmax System Bhd ranks #24 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Itmax System Bhd has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Itmax System Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Itmax System Bhd ranks #24 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Itmax System Bhd in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Itmax System Bhd's value of 55.06% is 934% above this benchmark. Historically, Itmax System Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.87 to 55.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.32 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Itmax System 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 Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.33, based on 1,074 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. Itmax System Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 55.06% is 934% 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 Itmax System Bhd and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Itmax System Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 55.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Itmax System Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itmax System Bhd (XKLS:5309) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.70, compared to a current price of RM4.88 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 55.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.32 and 934% above the Business Services industry median of 5.33. Itmax System Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 Itmax System Bhd (XKLS:5309), the current Pretax Margin % is 55.06% 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 Itmax System Bhd (XKLS:5309) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itmax System Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.88 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.70.
GuruFocus considers Itmax System Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5309:
Pretax Margin %: 55.06% (near median its 10-year median of 51.32)
GF Value™: RM4.70 vs. price of RM4.88 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 934% above the Business Services median (#24 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5309 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Itmax System Bhd is principally engaged in the business of supplying, installing, and providing public space networked systems and investment holding. The company develops networking solutions for smart video surveillance, smart parking, smart traffic management, smart street lighting and communication networks. Geographically, the company operates only in Malaysia.
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