The historical rank and industry rank for Apex Healthcare Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7090'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.96 Med: 9.91 Max: 45.22
Current: 9.39
XKLS:7090's Pretax Margin % is not ranked
in the Medical Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 2.37
vs XKLS:7090: 9.39
Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) 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.
Apex Healthcare Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Apex Healthcare Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apex Healthcare 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:7090 vs MCK, COR, CAH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Apex Healthcare 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.
Apex Healthcare Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Apex Healthcare Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apex Healthcare 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.
Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) has a Pretax Margin % of 8.57% as of Sep. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Apex Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 9.91. Over the past decade, Apex Healthcare Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.96 to 45.22.
Is Apex Healthcare Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Apex Healthcare Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 8.57% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 9.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.96 to a high of 45.22. The Medical Distribution industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.37. Apex Healthcare Bhd's value of 8.57% is 261.6% above this industry median. Overall, Apex Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex Healthcare Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to MCK and COR?
Apex Healthcare Bhd's Pretax Margin % of 8.57% can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.37. Apex Healthcare Bhd's value of 8.57% is 261.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Apex Healthcare Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.96 to 45.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.91 vs. the industry median of 2.37, Apex Healthcare 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 2.37, based on 117 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. Apex Healthcare Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 8.57% is 261.6% 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apex Healthcare Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 8.57%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 9.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) has a current Pretax Margin % of 8.57%. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.27, compared to a current price of RM2.61 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 8.57%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 9.91 and 261.6% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 2.37. Apex Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090), the current Pretax Margin % is 8.57% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Apex Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:7090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.61 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.27.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7090:
Pretax Margin %: 8.57% (14% below median its 10-year median of 9.91)
GF Value™: RM2.27 vs. price of RM2.61 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 261.6% above the Medical Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apex Healthcare Bhd is an investment holding company for a group of companies engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, consumer healthcare products, and orthopedic devices. It has direct operations in Malaysia, Singapore and Others. The company has two manufacturing plants in Melaka and Penang. It has three segments: Manufacturing, Distribution and Corporate. It derives maximum revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Singapore and other couintries.
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