TMK Chemical BhdXKLS:5330 +3.40%18 Pretax Margin % is 14.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 11.40. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5330 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, TMK Chemical Bhd ranks better than 74.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for TMK Chemical Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5330'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.37 Med: 11.4 Max: 13.83
Current: 12.42
XKLS:5330's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 74.79% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs XKLS:5330: 12.42
TMK Chemical Bhd (XKLS:5330) 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.
TMK Chemical Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
TMK Chemical Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TMK Chemical 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, TMK Chemical 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.
TMK Chemical Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, TMK Chemical Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TMK Chemical 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.
TMK Chemical Bhd (XKLS:5330) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.88% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on TMK Chemical Bhd and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 11.40. Over the past decade, TMK Chemical Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.37 to 13.83. According to the industry distribution chart, TMK Chemical Bhd ranks #398 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is TMK Chemical Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
TMK Chemical Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 14.88% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 11.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.37 to a high of 13.83. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. TMK Chemical Bhd's value of 14.88% is 179.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TMK Chemical Bhd ranks #398 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TMK Chemical Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TMK Chemical Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, TMK Chemical Bhd ranks #398 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts TMK Chemical Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. TMK Chemical Bhd's value of 14.88% is 179.2% above this benchmark. Historically, TMK Chemical Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 9.37 to 13.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 5.33, TMK Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,579 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. TMK Chemical Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 14.88% is 179.2% 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 TMK Chemical Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. TMK Chemical Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 14.88%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TMK Chemical Bhd stock overvalued right now?
TMK Chemical Bhd (XKLS:5330) has a current Pretax Margin % of 14.88%. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.88%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 179.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. TMK Chemical Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 7 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 TMK Chemical Bhd (XKLS:5330), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.88% 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.
TMK Chemical Bhd provides a range of chemical manufacturing, chemical distribution, storage, and logistics services to satisfy the industrial needs of businesses for various markets. The company operates in the following divisions: Provision of total chemical management, Provision of chemical terminal services, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Provision of total chemical management business, which provides sourcing, processing, distribution, and manufacturing services for inorganic chemicals and value-added services, including chemical processing services, and the provision of handling and storage services. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brunei, and other regions.
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