Zecon BhdXKLS:7028 31 Pretax Margin % is 14.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 20.71. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7028 with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, Zecon Bhd ranks better than 97.44% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Zecon Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.2 Mil. Zecon Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM15.1 Mil. Therefore, Zecon Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zecon Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7028'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.56 Med: 20.71 Max: 84.19
Current: 43.23
XKLS:7028's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.44% of 1757
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs XKLS:7028: 43.23
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) 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.
Zecon Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Zecon Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zecon 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:7028 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Zecon 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.
Zecon Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Zecon Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zecon 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.
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) has a Pretax Margin % of 14.81% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Zecon Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 20.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #45 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Zecon Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Zecon Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 14.81% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 20.71. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Zecon Bhd's value of 14.81% is 169.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #45 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zecon Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zecon Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Zecon Bhd ranks #45 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Zecon Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Zecon Bhd's value of 14.81% is 169.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.71 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Zecon 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.50, based on 1,757 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. Zecon Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 14.81% is 169.3% 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 Zecon Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zecon Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 14.81%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 20.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zecon Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028) has a current Pretax Margin % of 14.81%. The current Pretax Margin % is 14.81%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 20.71 and 169.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.50. Zecon Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 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 Zecon Bhd (XKLS:7028), the current Pretax Margin % is 14.81% 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.
Zecon Bhd provides civil engineering and building construction services. The company operates through the following business segments: Construction, Property Development, Service Concession, Property Holding, Renewable Energy, Hotel Operations, Car Park Management, and Others. The Construction segment engages in piling works, foundation engineering, and building construction. The Property Development segment engages in property holding and development. The Service Concession segment engages in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the hospital. The Other segment engages in management services. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from the Service concession segment.
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