Crescendo BhdXKLS:6718 +0.79%92 Pretax Margin % is 57.27% as of Apr. 2026, which is 198% above its 10-year median of 19.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6718 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,752 Real Estate companies, Crescendo Bhd ranks better than 78.82% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Crescendo Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM182.0 Mil. Crescendo Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM317.9 Mil. Therefore, Crescendo Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 57.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crescendo Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6718'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.59 Med: 19.22 Max: 60.92
Current: 44.28
XKLS:6718's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 78.82% of 1752
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.4
vs XKLS:6718: 44.28
Crescendo Bhd (XKLS:6718) 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.
Crescendo Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Crescendo Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crescendo 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.
Crescendo Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Crescendo 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.
Crescendo Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Crescendo Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crescendo 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.
Crescendo Bhd (XKLS:6718) has a Pretax Margin % of 57.27% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Crescendo Bhd and its competitors. This is 198% above median its historical median of 19.22. Over the past decade, Crescendo Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.59 to 60.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Crescendo Bhd ranks #371 out of 1752 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Crescendo Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Crescendo Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 57.27% is 198% above median its 10-year median of 19.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.59 to a high of 60.92. The Real Estate industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.40. Crescendo Bhd's value of 57.27% is 361.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crescendo Bhd ranks #371 out of 1752 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crescendo Bhd has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crescendo Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Crescendo Bhd ranks #371 out of 1752 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Crescendo Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.40. Crescendo Bhd's value of 57.27% is 361.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Crescendo Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.59 to 60.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.22 vs. the industry median of 12.40, Crescendo 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 12.40, based on 1,752 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. Crescendo Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 57.27% is 361.9% 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 Crescendo Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crescendo Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 57.27%, which is 198% above median its own 10-year median of 19.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crescendo Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescendo Bhd (XKLS:6718) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.51, compared to a current price of RM1.27 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 57.27%, which is 198% above median its 10-year median of 19.22 and 361.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.40. Crescendo Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Crescendo Bhd (XKLS:6718), the current Pretax Margin % is 57.27% as of Apr. 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 Crescendo Bhd (XKLS:6718) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crescendo Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.27 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.51.
GuruFocus considers Crescendo Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6718:
Pretax Margin %: 57.27% (198% above median its 10-year median of 19.22)
GF Value™: RM1.51 vs. price of RM1.27 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 361.9% above the Real Estate median (#371 of 1752)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crescendo Corp Bhd in property development and construction, manufacturing & trading of building materials, property investment and education and management services. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the development of industrial, residential, and commercial properties and building construction among others. Its main business segments are; Property development and construction; Manufacturing and trading; Property investment; and Services and others. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Property development and construction segment. The company operates only in Malaysia.
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