Axiata Group BhdXKLS:6888 65 Pretax Margin % is 18.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 180% above its 10-year median of 6.61. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6888 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Axiata Group Bhd ranks better than 58.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axiata Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6888'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.05 Med: 6.61 Max: 12.6
Current: 10.92
XKLS:6888's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 58.63% of 365
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.63
vs XKLS:6888: 10.92
Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) 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.
Axiata Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Axiata Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axiata Group 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:6888 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Axiata Group 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.
Axiata Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Axiata Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axiata Group 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.
Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.52% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Axiata Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 180% above median its historical median of 6.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #151 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Axiata Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Axiata Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 18.52% is 180% above median its 10-year median of 6.61. The Telecommunication Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.63. Axiata Group Bhd's value of 18.52% is 142.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #151 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axiata Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axiata Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Axiata Group Bhd ranks #151 out of 365 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Axiata Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 7.63. Axiata Group Bhd's value of 18.52% is 142.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.61 vs. the industry median of 7.63, Axiata Group 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.63, based on 365 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. Axiata Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 18.52% is 142.7% 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 Axiata Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axiata Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 18.52%, which is 180% above median its own 10-year median of 6.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axiata Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.79, compared to a current price of RM2.06 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.52%, which is 180% above median its 10-year median of 6.61 and 142.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.63. Axiata Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.52% 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 Axiata Group Bhd (XKLS:6888) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axiata Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.06 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.79.
GuruFocus considers Axiata Group Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6888:
Pretax Margin %: 18.52% (180% above median its 10-year median of 6.61)
GF Value™: RM1.79 vs. price of RM2.06 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 142.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#151 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axiata Group Bhd is a telecommunications company. The business segment of the company is the Digital telco/Mobile segment, which includes the provision of mobile services and other services such as the provision of interconnect services, sale of devices, pay television transmission services, broadband services, digital business, and others; the Digital segment is engaged in the multimedia advertising, creative content, e-commerce enablement; Infrastructure segment is engaged in the provision of telecommunication infrastructure and related services; and Others comprise investment holding entities, financing entities and other operating companies providing other services including digital business and fibre optic transmission.
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