Eng Kah BhdXKLS:7149 38 Pretax Margin % is -7.42% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7149 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Eng Kah Bhd ranks worse than 91.74% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Eng Kah Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.61 Mil. Eng Kah Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.27 Mil. Therefore, Eng Kah Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eng Kah Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7149'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.19 Med: 0.52 Max: 11.78
Current: -26.19
XKLS:7149's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 91.74% of 1950
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs XKLS:7149: -26.19
Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) 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.
Eng Kah Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Eng Kah Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eng Kah 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:7149 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Eng Kah 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.
Eng Kah Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eng Kah Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eng Kah 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.
Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) has a Pretax Margin % of -7.42% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Eng Kah Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eng Kah Bhd ranks #1789 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Eng Kah Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Eng Kah Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -7.42%. Based on the distribution chart, Eng Kah Bhd ranks #1789 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eng Kah Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eng Kah Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Eng Kah Bhd ranks #1789 out of 1950 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Eng Kah Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,950 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. 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 Eng Kah Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eng Kah Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -7.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eng Kah Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.22, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -7.42%. Eng Kah Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 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 Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149), the current Pretax Margin % is -7.42% 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 Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eng Kah Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.22.
GuruFocus considers Eng Kah Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7149:
Pretax Margin %: -7.42%
GF Value™: RM0.22 vs. price of RM0.21 (6.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7149 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eng Kah Corp Bhd is in the business of personal care products. The company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the contract manufacturing of perfumery, color cosmetics, skincare, toiletry and household products. Its segments are divided into three which includes Personal care, Household, and Others. The Personal care segment which generates the majority of revenue is involved in the manufacturing of cosmetics, skincare, perfumes, and other toiletry products. The Household segment consists of the manufacturing of household products. Its Others segment comprises investment holding. The geographical segments of the company are Malaysia, Asia Pacific, USA, and Australia, from which the company derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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