A-Rank BhdXKLS:7214 51 Pretax Margin % is 2.21% as of Apr. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7214 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Metals & Mining companies, A-Rank Bhd ranks worse than 59.62% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. A-Rank Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM3.3 Mil. A-Rank Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM151.2 Mil. Therefore, A-Rank Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for A-Rank Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7214'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85 Med: 2.51 Max: 4.42
Current: 1.85
XKLS:7214's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 59.62% of 842
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.825
vs XKLS:7214: 1.85
A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) 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.
A-Rank Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
A-Rank Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for A-Rank 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:7214 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, A-Rank 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.
A-Rank Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, A-Rank Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A-Rank 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.
A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.21% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on A-Rank Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.51. Over the past decade, A-Rank Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.85 to 4.42. According to the industry distribution chart, A-Rank Bhd ranks #502 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is A-Rank Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
A-Rank Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 2.21% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 4.42. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. A-Rank Bhd's value of 2.21% is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A-Rank Bhd ranks #502 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, A-Rank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A-Rank Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, A-Rank Bhd ranks #502 out of 842 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places A-Rank Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. A-Rank Bhd's value of 2.21% is 54.2% below this benchmark. Historically, A-Rank Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.85 to 4.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 4.83, A-Rank 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.83, based on 842 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. A-Rank Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 2.21% is 54.2% 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 A-Rank Bhd and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A-Rank Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 2.21%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A-Rank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.21%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 54.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.83. A-Rank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.21% as of Apr. 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 A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A-Rank Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41.
GuruFocus considers A-Rank Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7214:
Pretax Margin %: 2.21% (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.51)
GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.39 (4.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#502 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7214 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A-Rank Bhd is an investment holding company that has categorised its business operations into two segments, namely the Aluminium Segment, which represents the Group's core business, which includes manufacturing and marketing of aluminium billets and operates solely from its production facilities in Beranang, Selangor and; Property Segment, which provides for property development. The firm mainly operates in two geographical segments: Malaysia and South East Asia, other than Malaysia. The company also exports its products to Africa, Europe, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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