M & A Equity Holdings BhdXKLS:7082 27 Pretax Margin % is 21.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 368% above its 10-year median of 4.69. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7082 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 777 Capital Markets companies, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd ranks better than 79.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7082'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.51 Med: 4.69 Max: 52.13
Current: 52.03
XKLS:7082's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.15% of 777
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 20.36
vs XKLS:7082: 52.03
M & A Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7082) 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.
M & A Equity Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
M & A Equity Holdings 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:7082 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, M & A Equity Holdings 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.
M & A Equity Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M & A Equity Holdings 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.
M & A Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7082) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.94% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on M & A Equity Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 368% above median its historical median of 4.69. According to the industry distribution chart, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #162 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 21.94% is 368% above median its 10-year median of 4.69. The Capital Markets industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.36. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's value of 21.94% is 7.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #162 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #162 out of 777 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places M & A Equity Holdings Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 20.36. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's value of 21.94% is 7.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.69 vs. the industry median of 20.36, M & A Equity Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 20.36, based on 777 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. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 21.94% is 7.8% 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 M & A Equity Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 20.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 21.94%, which is 368% above median its own 10-year median of 4.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M & A Equity Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7082) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.23, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.94%, which is 368% above median its 10-year median of 4.69 and 7.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 20.36. M & A Equity Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 1 warning sign 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 M & A Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7082), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.94% 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 M & A Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7082) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M & A Equity Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.23.
GuruFocus considers M & A Equity Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7082:
Pretax Margin %: 21.94% (368% above median its 10-year median of 4.69)
GF Value™: RM0.23 vs. price of RM0.20 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.8% above the Capital Markets median (#162 of 777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7082 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
M & A Equity Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company operates in three business segments: (i) Provision of stockbroking services, corporate finance advisory services, money lending services and fund management services ('Financial Services') (ii) Property Investment and Development (iii) Investment Holding. The company generates the majority of the revenue from the Financial Services segment in the form of Interest income, Brokerage commissions, Sales charges, Corporate finance advisory fees, Management fees, Performance fees, and Exit fees. The Property investment and development segment includes property development and property holding and investments. The investment holding segment includes investment holding and provision of management services activities.
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