The historical rank and industry rank for Central Global Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8052'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.77 Med: -1.45 Max: 8.06
Current: 5.52
XKLS:8052's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 51.17% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs XKLS:8052: 5.52
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) 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.
Central Global Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Central Global Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Global 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:8052 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Global 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.
Central Global Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Global Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Global 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.
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a Pretax Margin % of 5.84% as of Jun. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Central Global Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #771 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Central Global Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Central Global Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 5.84%. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Central Global Bhd's value of 5.84% is 9.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #771 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Global Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #771 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Central Global Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Central Global Bhd's value of 5.84% is 9.6% above this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,579 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. Central Global Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 5.84% is 9.6% 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 Central Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Global Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 5.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.30, compared to a current price of RM0.87 — trading 190% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 5.84% and 9.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Central Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052), the current Pretax Margin % is 5.84% as of Jun. 2025. 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 Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Global Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.87 is trading 190% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.30.
GuruFocus considers Central Global Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8052:
Pretax Margin %: 5.84%
GF Value™: RM0.30 vs. price of RM0.87 (190% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% above the Chemicals median (#771 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Global Bhd is a manufacturer of industrial tapes and labels stock. These are provided for professional auto spray painting, packing, advertising applications, general labeling, and identification. The group's reportable segment comprises manufacturing and sale of self-adhesive label stocks and tapes, construction contracts, trading, and others. The adhesive tape products include masking tape, painter tape, foam tape, tissue tape, polyester tape, acrylic tape, cloth tape, and others. The construction segment derives majority revenue.
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