The historical rank and industry rank for Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8133'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -208.27 Med: -1.16 Max: 27.03
Current: 6.7
XKLS:8133's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 52.01% of 348
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 6.14
vs XKLS:8133: 6.70
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) 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.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Chart
XKLS:8133 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Boustead Heavy 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.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boustead Heavy 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.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) has a Pretax Margin % of 1.53% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #167 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 1.53%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.14. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's value of 1.53% is 75.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #167 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #167 out of 348 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.14. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's value of 1.53% is 75.1% below 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.14, based on 348 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. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 1.53% is 75.1% below 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 1.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.48 — trading 37.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.53% and 75.1% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.14. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.53% 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.48 is trading 37.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35.
GuruFocus considers Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8133:
Pretax Margin %: 1.53%
GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.48 (37.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.1% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#167 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8133 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Business Description
Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include Defence and Security, Investment and Commercial, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Defence and Security segment. The Defence and Security segment is principally engaged in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of the Royal Malaysian Navy's patrol vessels and submarines. In addition, the company is also involved in the manufacturing, supply, and maintenance of defense-related electronic products.
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