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Thong Guan Industries BhdXKLS:7034 -0.69%79 Pretax Margin % is 8.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 7.71. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7034 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Thong Guan Industries Bhd ranks better than 64.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Thong Guan Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7034'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.03 Med: 7.71 Max: 10.4
Current: 6.89
XKLS:7034's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.72% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.945
vs XKLS:7034: 6.89
Thong Guan Industries Bhd (XKLS:7034) 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.
Thong Guan Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Thong Guan Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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:7034 vs SW, PKG, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Thong Guan Industries 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.
Thong Guan Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Thong Guan Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thong Guan Industries 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.
Thong Guan Industries Bhd (XKLS:7034) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.25% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Thong Guan Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.71. Over the past decade, Thong Guan Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.03 to 10.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Thong Guan Industries Bhd ranks #139 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Thong Guan Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Thong Guan Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 8.25% is near median its 10-year median of 7.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.03 to a high of 10.40. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Thong Guan Industries Bhd's value of 8.25% is 66.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thong Guan Industries Bhd ranks #139 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Thong Guan Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thong Guan Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Thong Guan Industries Bhd ranks #139 out of 394 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Thong Guan Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Thong Guan Industries Bhd's value of 8.25% is 66.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Thong Guan Industries Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 6.03 to 10.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.71 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Thong Guan Industries 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.95, based on 394 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. Thong Guan Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 8.25% is 66.8% 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 Thong Guan Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thong Guan Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 8.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thong Guan Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thong Guan Industries Bhd (XKLS:7034) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.70, compared to a current price of RM1.44 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.71 and 66.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. Thong Guan Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Thong Guan Industries Bhd (XKLS:7034), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.25% 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 Thong Guan Industries Bhd (XKLS:7034) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thong Guan Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.44 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.70.
GuruFocus considers Thong Guan Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7034:
Pretax Margin %: 8.25% (near median its 10-year median of 7.71)
GF Value™: RM1.70 vs. price of RM1.44 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#139 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7034 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thong Guan Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the firm is engaged in the trading of plastic packaging and petroleum products. It operates in two segments, including Plastic products and Food, beverages, and other consumable products. The company generates the majority of the revenue from the plastic products segment, which comprises stretch films, garbage bags, industrial bags, and PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) food wrap. Geographical presence is in Malaysia, Oceania, Europe, North America, other Asian countries, and others.
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