Kpj Healthcare BhdXKLS:5878 -1.54%69 Pretax Margin % is 10.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 8.67. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5878 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks better than 78.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5878'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.68 Med: 8.67 Max: 13.64
Current: 13.22
XKLS:5878's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.38% of 666
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4
vs XKLS:5878: 13.22
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kpj Healthcare 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:5878 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.33% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 8.67. Over the past decade, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.68 to 13.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #144 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 10.33% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 8.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.68 to a high of 13.64. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.00. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 10.33% is 158.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #144 out of 666 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kpj Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #144 out of 666 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kpj Healthcare Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.00. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 10.33% is 158.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.68 to 13.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.67 vs. the industry median of 4.00, Kpj Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.00, based on 666 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. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 10.33% is 158.3% 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 10.33%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 8.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.48, compared to a current price of RM3.20 — trading 29% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.33%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 8.67 and 158.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.00. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.33% 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.20 is trading 29% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.48.
GuruFocus considers Kpj Healthcare Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5878:
Pretax Margin %: 10.33% (19% above median its 10-year median of 8.67)
GF Value™: RM2.48 vs. price of RM3.20 (29% above fair value)
Industry Position: 158.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#144 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KPJ Healthcare Bhd operates as an investment holding company and provides management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are mainly the operation of specialist hospitals. The reportable segments of the company are: (i) Malaysia - All healthcare activities including the private hospitals, pathology and laboratory services and distribution of pharmaceutical, medical and consumer healthcare products. (ii) Others - Operating segments involved in provision of hospital and retirement village services in Thailand and Australia, a private university and colleges of nursing and allied health and other similar activities in Malaysia. The majority of revenue is derived from the Malaysia segment.
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