Mercury Industries BhdXKLS:8192 55 Pretax Margin % is 11.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 389% above its 10-year median of 2.38. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8192 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Mercury Industries Bhd ranks better than 95.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercury Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8192'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -456.05 Med: 2.38 Max: 57.41
Current: 32.52
XKLS:8192's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.9% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.515
vs XKLS:8192: 32.52
Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) 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.
Mercury Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Mercury Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercury 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:8192 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Mercury 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.
Mercury Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Mercury Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury 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.
Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.64% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Mercury Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 389% above median its historical median of 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury Industries Bhd ranks #72 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Mercury Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Mercury Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.64% is 389% above median its 10-year median of 2.38. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Mercury Industries Bhd's value of 11.64% is 111.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury Industries Bhd ranks #72 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mercury Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Mercury Industries Bhd ranks #72 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Mercury Industries Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.52. Mercury Industries Bhd's value of 11.64% is 111.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 5.52, Mercury 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. Mercury Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.64% is 111.1% 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 Mercury 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. Mercury Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 11.64%, which is 389% above median its own 10-year median of 2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.61, compared to a current price of RM0.66 — trading 90% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.64%, which is 389% above median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 111.1% above the Construction industry median of 5.52. Mercury Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.64% 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 Mercury Industries Bhd (XKLS:8192) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.66 is trading 90% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.61.
GuruFocus considers Mercury Industries Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8192:
Pretax Margin %: 11.64% (389% above median its 10-year median of 2.38)
GF Value™: RM6.61 vs. price of RM0.66 (90% below fair value)
Industry Position: 111.1% above the Construction median (#72 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8192 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercury Industries Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in civil and building construction works. Its principal activities include sourcing and trading building materials and other associated products used in the construction and property development industry. The company's segments are property development, which undertakes the development of commercial and residential properties; investment holding, involving investment holding and provision of management services; and complementary business, covering civil and building construction and trading of building materials. and majority of revenue comes from property development. the company operates in Malaysia.
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