Asia Brands BhdXKLS:7722 38 Pretax Margin % is 6.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 4.56. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7722 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Asia Brands Bhd ranks worse than 64.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asia Brands Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7722'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.41 Med: 4.56 Max: 12.81
Current: 1.34
XKLS:7722's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 64.68% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.135
vs XKLS:7722: 1.34
Asia Brands Bhd (XKLS:7722) 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.
Asia Brands Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Asia Brands Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asia Brands 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:7722 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Asia Brands 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.
Asia Brands Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Asia Brands Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Brands 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.
Asia Brands Bhd (XKLS:7722) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.52% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Asia Brands Bhd and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Brands Bhd ranks #727 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Asia Brands Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Asia Brands Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 6.52% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 4.56. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Asia Brands Bhd's value of 6.52% is 108% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Brands Bhd ranks #727 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asia Brands Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Brands Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Asia Brands Bhd ranks #727 out of 1124 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Asia Brands Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Asia Brands Bhd's value of 6.52% is 108% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.56 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Asia Brands 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.14, based on 1,124 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. Asia Brands Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 6.52% is 108% 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 Asia Brands Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Brands Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 6.52%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 4.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Brands Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Brands Bhd (XKLS:7722) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.44, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.52%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 4.56 and 108% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. Asia Brands Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 8 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 Asia Brands Bhd (XKLS:7722), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.52% 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 Asia Brands Bhd (XKLS:7722) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Brands Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.44.
GuruFocus considers Asia Brands Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7722:
Pretax Margin %: 6.52% (43% above median its 10-year median of 4.56)
GF Value™: RM0.44 vs. price of RM0.50 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#727 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7722 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Brands Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the wholesale, retail, and distribution of ready-made casual wear, baby and children's wear, lingerie and ladies' wear, and their related accessories. Geographically, it operates and derives revenue from Malaysia. The company has two divisions, namely Baby Products and Lingerie Products. The company earns maximum revenue from the Baby Products Division. Its Brands are Anakku, Disney Baby, Audrey, Zucca, and Elle.
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