Teo Seng Capital BhdXKLS:7252 -0.63%63 Pretax Margin % is 10.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 7.21. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7252 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Teo Seng Capital Bhd ranks better than 88.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Teo Seng Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7252'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 7.21 Max: 26.32
Current: 18.53
XKLS:7252's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.97% of 1950
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs XKLS:7252: 18.53
Teo Seng Capital Bhd (XKLS:7252) 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.
Teo Seng Capital Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Teo Seng Capital Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Teo Seng Capital 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:7252 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Teo Seng Capital 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.
Teo Seng Capital Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Teo Seng Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Teo Seng Capital 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.
Teo Seng Capital Bhd (XKLS:7252) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.23% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Teo Seng Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 7.21. Over the past decade, Teo Seng Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.91 to 26.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Teo Seng Capital Bhd ranks #215 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Teo Seng Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Teo Seng Capital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 10.23% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 7.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 26.32. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Teo Seng Capital Bhd's value of 10.23% is 119.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Teo Seng Capital Bhd ranks #215 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Teo Seng Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Teo Seng Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Teo Seng Capital Bhd ranks #215 out of 1950 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Teo Seng Capital Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Teo Seng Capital Bhd's value of 10.23% is 119.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Teo Seng Capital Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.91 to 26.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.21 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Teo Seng Capital 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 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. Teo Seng Capital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 10.23% is 119.3% 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 Teo Seng Capital 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. Teo Seng Capital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 10.23%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 7.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Teo Seng Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teo Seng Capital Bhd (XKLS:7252) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.98, compared to a current price of RM0.79 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.23%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 7.21 and 119.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Teo Seng Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Teo Seng Capital Bhd (XKLS:7252), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.23% 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 Teo Seng Capital Bhd (XKLS:7252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teo Seng Capital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.79 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.98.
GuruFocus considers Teo Seng Capital Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7252:
Pretax Margin %: 10.23% (42% above median its 10-year median of 7.21)
GF Value™: RM0.98 vs. price of RM0.79 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#215 of 1950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Teo Seng Capital Bhd engages in the poultry farming business and marketing of chicken eggs and downstream egg-related products, manufacturing and marketing of animal feeds, egg trays, organic fermented fertiliser, and distribution of pet food & medicine and animal health products. The company operates through two segments: Poultry and Trading and Others. The firm manufactures and markets eggs, paper egg trays, and animal feeds, and its products include eggs, fertiliser, animal health products, fresh layer hens, and hard-boiled eggs. It also provides waste management services. Geographically, it has operations in Malaysia, Singapore, and other countries. The firm earns the majority of its revenue from the Poultry farming segment in Malaysia.
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