Kobay Technology BhdXKLS:6971 +0.78%71 Pretax Margin % is 11.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 12.08. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6971 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks worse than 64.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobay Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6971'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.12 Med: 12.08 Max: 22.54
Current: 2.77
XKLS:6971's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 64.37% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.83
vs XKLS:6971: 2.77
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kobay Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobay Technology 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:6971 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kobay Technology 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kobay Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobay Technology 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.77% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1951 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kobay Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.77% is near median its 10-year median of 12.08. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. Kobay Technology Bhd's value of 11.77% is 101.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1951 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobay Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobay Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kobay Technology Bhd ranks #1951 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Kobay Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.83. Kobay Technology Bhd's value of 11.77% is 101.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.08 vs. the industry median of 5.83, Kobay Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.83, based on 3,031 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. Kobay Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.77% is 101.9% 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 Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobay Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 11.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.89, compared to a current price of RM2.58 — trading 36.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.08 and 101.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.83. Kobay Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.77% 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.58 is trading 36.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.89.
GuruFocus considers Kobay Technology Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6971:
Pretax Margin %: 11.77% (near median its 10-year median of 12.08)
GF Value™: RM1.89 vs. price of RM2.58 (36.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1951 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobay Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Manufacturing, Property development, Pharmaceutical and healthcare, Asset Management, Investment holding, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing of precision machined components, precision stamping, sheet metal parts, surface treatment, precision moulds, tooling and form dies, semiconductor assembly and testing equipment, metal works and structures, modules and parts for oil and gas production and extraction equipment, and components and sub-assemblies for aerospace parts. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore, the USA, and other regions.
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