Pentamaster BhdXKLS:7160 +3.35%90 Pretax Margin % is 15.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 21.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7160 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Pentamaster Bhd ranks better than 84.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pentamaster Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7160'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.48 Med: 21.22 Max: 28.34
Current: 16.19
XKLS:7160's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.79% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.84
vs XKLS:7160: 16.19
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) 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.
Pentamaster Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Pentamaster Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pentamaster 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:7160 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentamaster Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.05% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 21.22. Over the past decade, Pentamaster Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.48 to 28.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #461 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Pentamaster Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Pentamaster Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 15.05% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 21.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.48 to a high of 28.34. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.84. Pentamaster Bhd's value of 15.05% is 157.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #461 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pentamaster Bhd has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentamaster Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #461 out of 3031 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Pentamaster Bhd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.84. Pentamaster Bhd's value of 15.05% is 157.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pentamaster Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 15.48 to 28.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.22 vs. the industry median of 5.84, Pentamaster 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.84, 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. Pentamaster Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 15.05% is 157.7% 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 Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pentamaster Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 15.05%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 21.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentamaster Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.26, compared to a current price of RM4.94 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.05%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 21.22 and 157.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.84. Pentamaster Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.05% 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.94 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.26.
GuruFocus considers Pentamaster Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7160:
Pretax Margin %: 15.05% (29% below median its 10-year median of 21.22)
GF Value™: RM4.26 vs. price of RM4.94 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.7% above the Industrial Products median (#461 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pentamaster Corp Bhd is a company engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company works in two operating segments. The Automated Test Equipment segment is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing standard and non-standard automated equipment. Its Factory Automation Solutions segment, which generates maximum revenue is involved in the construction and installation of integrated automated manufacturing solutions. The Smart Control Solution system segment provides project management, smart building solutions, and trading of materials. Its geographical segments are PRC, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, The United States, Singapore, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Ireland, Australia, and Others. It derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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