Ajiya BhdXKLS:7609 +3.88%63 Pretax Margin % is 20.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 8.88. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7609 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Ajiya Bhd ranks better than 87.54% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Ajiya Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11.7 Mil. Ajiya Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM57.3 Mil. Therefore, Ajiya Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ajiya Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7609'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.29 Med: 8.88 Max: 19.67
Current: 17.64
XKLS:7609's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 87.54% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs XKLS:7609: 17.64
Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) 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.
Ajiya Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Ajiya Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajiya 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:7609 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Ajiya 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.
Ajiya Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ajiya Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajiya 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.
Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.36% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Ajiya Bhd and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 8.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajiya Bhd ranks #219 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Ajiya Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Ajiya Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 20.36% is 129% above median its 10-year median of 8.88. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Ajiya Bhd's value of 20.36% is 269.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajiya Bhd ranks #219 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ajiya Bhd has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajiya Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ajiya Bhd ranks #219 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Ajiya Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Ajiya Bhd's value of 20.36% is 269.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.88 vs. the industry median of 5.52, Ajiya 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. Ajiya Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 20.36% is 269.2% 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 Ajiya 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. Ajiya Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 20.36%, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 8.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajiya Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.96, compared to a current price of RM1.07 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.36%, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 8.88 and 269.2% above the Construction industry median of 5.52. Ajiya 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 Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.36% 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 Ajiya Bhd (XKLS:7609) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajiya Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.07 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.96.
GuruFocus considers Ajiya Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7609:
Pretax Margin %: 20.36% (129% above median its 10-year median of 8.88)
GF Value™: RM0.96 vs. price of RM1.07 (11.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 269.2% above the Construction median (#219 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajiya Bhd is an investment holding. The principal activities include manufacturing and trading of roofing materials, manufacturing and trading of all kinds of glass, trading of building materials and investment holding. Its products are classified in two categories: Metal Division Metal roofing system, PU green series, steel truss system, structural products, metal door and window frame, metal sunshade/louvres, metal ceiling, and IBS-aligned building solutions: Glass Division Safety glass, tempered glass, laminated glass, Low-E coated glass, and Insulated Glass Units (IGU) for architectural and construction applications While it also has its presence in Thailand and Malaysia, Majority of its revenue is earned through the Malaysian market.
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