DKLS Industries BhdXKLS:7528 68 Pretax Margin % is 10.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 11.42. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7528 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks better than 86.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DKLS Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7528'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.76 Med: 11.42 Max: 23.18
Current: 17.09
XKLS:7528's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.69% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs XKLS:7528: 17.09
DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) 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.
DKLS Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
DKLS Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DKLS Industries 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:7528 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, DKLS Industries 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.
DKLS Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, DKLS Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DKLS Industries 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.
DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) has a Pretax Margin % of 10.88% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on DKLS Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.42. Over the past decade, DKLS Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.76 to 23.18. According to the industry distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #234 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is DKLS Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
DKLS Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 10.88% is near median its 10-year median of 11.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.76 to a high of 23.18. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. DKLS Industries Bhd's value of 10.88% is 97.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #234 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DKLS Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DKLS Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, DKLS Industries Bhd ranks #234 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places DKLS Industries Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. DKLS Industries Bhd's value of 10.88% is 97.3% above this benchmark. Historically, DKLS Industries Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.76 to 23.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.42 vs. the industry median of 5.52, DKLS Industries 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.52, based on 1,758 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. DKLS Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 10.88% is 97.3% 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 DKLS Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DKLS Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 10.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DKLS Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.78, compared to a current price of RM1.42 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 10.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.42 and 97.3% above the Construction industry median of 5.52. DKLS Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528), the current Pretax Margin % is 10.88% 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 DKLS Industries Bhd (XKLS:7528) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKLS Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.42 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.78.
GuruFocus considers DKLS Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7528:
Pretax Margin %: 10.88% (near median its 10-year median of 11.42)
GF Value™: RM1.78 vs. price of RM1.42 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.3% above the Construction median (#234 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7528 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DKLS Industries Bhd is a company involved in the engineering and construction business sector. The company has various business segments, including Investment, Construction, Property development, quarry, Utilities, and Others. The company derives maximum revenue from the Quarry segment. Geographically company operates in Malaysia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic, out of which Malaysia accounts for the majority of revenue.
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