Dufu Technology BhdXKLS:7233 -8.59%75 Pretax Margin % is 13.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 21.17. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7233 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks better than 71.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dufu Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7233'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.41 Med: 21.17 Max: 27.81
Current: 11.41
XKLS:7233's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.54% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs XKLS:7233: 11.41
Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) 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.
Dufu Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Dufu Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dufu Technology 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:7233 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Dufu Technology 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.
Dufu Technology Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Dufu Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dufu Technology 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.
Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.43% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Dufu Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 21.17. Over the past decade, Dufu Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.41 to 27.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks #863 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Dufu Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Dufu Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 13.43% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 21.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.41 to a high of 27.81. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Dufu Technology Bhd's value of 13.43% is 129.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks #863 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dufu Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dufu Technology Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks #863 out of 3032 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Dufu Technology Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Dufu Technology Bhd's value of 13.43% is 129.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dufu Technology Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.41 to 27.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.17 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Dufu Technology 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 5.85, based on 3,032 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. Dufu Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 13.43% is 129.6% 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 Dufu Technology 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. Dufu Technology Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 13.43%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 21.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dufu Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.97, compared to a current price of RM2.34 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.43%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 21.17 and 129.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Dufu Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.43% 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 Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dufu Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.34 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.97.
GuruFocus considers Dufu Technology Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7233:
Pretax Margin %: 13.43% (37% below median its 10-year median of 21.17)
GF Value™: RM1.97 vs. price of RM2.34 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.6% above the Industrial Products median (#863 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dufu Technology Corp Bhd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of industrial products and the trading of computer disk drives related components. It is involved in the design, development, manufacture, assembly, and trade of die components, and precision machining of vice, computer peripherals, and parts for hard disk drives. The Group's product portfolio consists of precision turning products, precision machining products, metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, tool and die fabrication, and plastic components, among others. It serves the HDD, industrial safety, sensor, telecommunication, computer, and consumer electronics industries. Geographically, the Group generates the majority of its revenue from Thailand and the rest from Malaysia, China, Singapore, and other countries.
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