Astino BhdXKLS:7162 +0.96%49 Pretax Margin % is 12.52% as of Jan. 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 7.54. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7162 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Building Materials companies, Astino Bhd ranks better than 60.3% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Astino Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM21.6 Mil. Astino Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM172.7 Mil. Therefore, Astino Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 12.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astino Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7162'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.39 Med: 7.54 Max: 14.06
Current: 9.43
XKLS:7162's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 60.3% of 403
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs XKLS:7162: 9.43
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) 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.
Astino Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Astino Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astino 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:7162 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Astino 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.
Astino Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Astino Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astino 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.
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.52% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Astino Bhd and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 7.54. Over the past decade, Astino Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.39 to 14.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #160 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Astino Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Astino Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 12.52% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 7.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.39 to a high of 14.06. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. Astino Bhd's value of 12.52% is 110.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #160 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Astino Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astino Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #160 out of 403 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Astino Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. Astino Bhd's value of 12.52% is 110.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Astino Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 5.39 to 14.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.54 vs. the industry median of 5.94, Astino 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 Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 5.94, based on 403 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. Astino Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 12.52% is 110.8% 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astino Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 12.52%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 7.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astino Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.53 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.52%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 7.54 and 110.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.94. Astino Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.52% as of Jan. 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.53 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58.
GuruFocus considers Astino Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7162:
Pretax Margin %: 12.52% (66% above median its 10-year median of 7.54)
GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.53 (9.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 110.8% above the Building Materials median (#160 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astino Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of metal building materials and other steel products. Its main product is metal roofing, c-purlin, small c-purlin, truss and batten, piping, scaffolding, slitting and leveling coil, etc. The group operates principally in Malaysia and generates revenue from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Others.
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