Oriental Interest BhdXKLS:5827 -0.77%96 Pretax Margin % is 21.12% as of Feb. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 24.05. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5827 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,753 Real Estate companies, Oriental Interest Bhd ranks better than 66.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oriental Interest Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5827'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.29 Med: 24.05 Max: 29.02
Current: 25.02
XKLS:5827's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 66.34% of 1753
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.44
vs XKLS:5827: 25.02
Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) 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.
Oriental Interest Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Oriental Interest Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Oriental Interest 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.
Oriental Interest Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Oriental Interest 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.
Oriental Interest Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Oriental Interest Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oriental Interest 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.
Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.12% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Oriental Interest Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 24.05. Over the past decade, Oriental Interest Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.29 to 29.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Oriental Interest Bhd ranks #590 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Oriental Interest Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Oriental Interest Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 21.12% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 24.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.29 to a high of 29.02. The Real Estate industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.44. Oriental Interest Bhd's value of 21.12% is 69.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oriental Interest Bhd ranks #590 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oriental Interest Bhd has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oriental Interest Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Oriental Interest Bhd ranks #590 out of 1753 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Oriental Interest Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.44. Oriental Interest Bhd's value of 21.12% is 69.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Oriental Interest Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.29 to 29.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.05 vs. the industry median of 12.44, Oriental Interest 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 Real Estate company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.44, based on 1,753 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. Oriental Interest Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 21.12% is 69.8% 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 Oriental Interest Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oriental Interest Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 21.12%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 24.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oriental Interest Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.46, compared to a current price of RM1.29 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.12%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 24.05 and 69.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.44. Oriental Interest Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.12% as of Feb. 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 Oriental Interest Bhd (XKLS:5827) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Interest Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.29 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.46.
GuruFocus considers Oriental Interest Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5827:
Pretax Margin %: 21.12% (12% below median its 10-year median of 24.05)
GF Value™: RM1.46 vs. price of RM1.29 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.8% above the Real Estate median (#590 of 1753)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5827 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oriental Interest Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in residential and commercial property development, general construction, oil palm cultivation, and hospitality operations. Its reportable operating segments are; Property development, Construction, Investment holding, and Others. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Property development segment which is engaged in commercial and residential property development in Malaysia.
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