Asia File BhdXKLS:7129 65 Pretax Margin % is 3.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 16.30. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7129 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Asia File Bhd ranks worse than 53.78% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Asia File Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.8 Mil. Asia File Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM60.1 Mil. Therefore, Asia File Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asia File Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7129'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.23 Med: 16.3 Max: 22
Current: 5.08
XKLS:7129's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 53.78% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs XKLS:7129: 5.08
Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) 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.
Asia File Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Asia File Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asia File 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.
Asia File Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Asia File 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.
Asia File Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Asia File Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia File 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.
Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.05% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Asia File Bhd and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 16.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia File Bhd ranks #1630 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Asia File Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Asia File Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.05% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 16.30. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Asia File Bhd's value of 3.05% is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia File Bhd ranks #1630 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asia File Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia File Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Asia File Bhd ranks #1630 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Asia File Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Asia File Bhd's value of 3.05% is 47.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.30 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Asia File Bhd has consistently been below 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 5.85, 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. Asia File Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.05% is 47.9% below 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 Asia File Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia File Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 3.05%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 16.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia File Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.51, compared to a current price of RM1.30 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.05%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 16.30 and 47.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Asia File Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.05% 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 Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia File Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.30 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.51.
GuruFocus considers Asia File Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7129:
Pretax Margin %: 3.05% (81% below median its 10-year median of 16.30)
GF Value™: RM1.51 vs. price of RM1.30 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1630 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia File Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of stationery products, paper and plastic-based related products, and consumer and food ware products. Some of its products include plastic folders, sheet protectors, and flat files; filing/storage boxes; suspension files; clipboards and clipfolders; and others. The group's reportable segments include Filing products, which generate maximum revenue; and Industrial, consumer and food ware products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from Malaysia, Asia (excluding Malaysia), America, and other regions.
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