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MBM Resources BhdXKLS:5983 -0.64%76 Pretax Margin % is 13.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 13.33. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5983 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, MBM Resources Bhd ranks better than 89.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MBM Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5983'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.71 Med: 13.33 Max: 16.19
Current: 15.66
XKLS:5983's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 89.47% of 1320
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.45
vs XKLS:5983: 15.66
MBM Resources Bhd (XKLS:5983) 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.
MBM Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
MBM Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MBM Resources 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:5983 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, MBM Resources 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.
MBM Resources Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MBM Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MBM Resources 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.
MBM Resources Bhd (XKLS:5983) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.61% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on MBM Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.33. According to the industry distribution chart, MBM Resources Bhd ranks #139 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is MBM Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
MBM Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 13.61% is near median its 10-year median of 13.33. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. MBM Resources Bhd's value of 13.61% is 205.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MBM Resources Bhd ranks #139 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MBM Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MBM Resources Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MBM Resources Bhd ranks #139 out of 1320 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places MBM Resources Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.45. MBM Resources Bhd's value of 13.61% is 205.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.33 vs. the industry median of 4.45, MBM Resources 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.45, based on 1,320 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. MBM Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 13.61% is 205.8% 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 MBM Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MBM Resources Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 13.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MBM Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBM Resources Bhd (XKLS:5983) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.20, compared to a current price of RM4.68 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.33 and 205.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.45. MBM Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 MBM Resources Bhd (XKLS:5983), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.61% 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 MBM Resources Bhd (XKLS:5983) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MBM Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM4.68 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.20.
GuruFocus considers MBM Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5983:
Pretax Margin %: 13.61% (near median its 10-year median of 13.33)
GF Value™: RM5.20 vs. price of RM4.68 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 205.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#139 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5983 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MBM Resources Bhd is a Malaysian company that is in the business of motor trading and manufacturing auto parts. It has Motor trading and assembly, Auto parts manufacturing, and All Other segments. The motor trading segment covers the marketing and distribution of motor vehicles, spare parts, and the provision of related services. Auto parts segment comprises manufacturing of automotive parts and components, steel and alloy wheels and discs, noise, vibration, and harshness products, and provision of tyre assembly services. The motor trading segment generates majority of the revenues for the company.
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