Public Packages Holdings BhdXKLS:8273 64 Pretax Margin % is 20.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 17.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8273 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks better than 95.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8273'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.67 Med: 17.39 Max: 25.91
Current: 25.44
XKLS:8273's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.93% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.96
vs XKLS:8273: 25.44
Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273) 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.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Public Packages Holdings 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.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Chart
XKLS:8273 vs SW, PKG, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Public Packages Holdings 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.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Packages Holdings 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.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.30% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Public Packages Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 17.39. Over the past decade, Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 25.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks #16 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Public Packages Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 20.30% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 17.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.67 to a high of 25.91. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.96. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's value of 20.30% is 309.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks #16 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Public Packages Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Packages Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Public Packages Holdings Bhd ranks #16 out of 393 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Public Packages Holdings Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.96. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's value of 20.30% is 309.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Public Packages Holdings Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 25.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.39 vs. the industry median of 4.96, Public Packages Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.96, based on 393 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. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 20.30% is 309.3% 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 Public Packages Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 20.30%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 17.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Packages Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.68, compared to a current price of RM0.65 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.30%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 17.39 and 309.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.96. Public Packages Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.30% 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 Public Packages Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8273) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Packages Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.65 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.68.
GuruFocus considers Public Packages Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8273:
Pretax Margin %: 20.30% (17% above median its 10-year median of 17.39)
GF Value™: RM0.68 vs. price of RM0.65 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 309.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#16 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8273 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Packages Holdings Bhd is engaged in manufacturing and retailing of corrugated cartons and packing materials, manufacturing of offset printed display boxes, and manufacturing of gift and display boxes. The Group also undertakes property investment, hotel ownership and operation of hotel and management of properties. Its business segments include Investment (investment holding and provision of financial, administrative and advisory services), Manufacturing generate maximum revenue (manufacturing and retailing of corrugated cartons, packing materials, gift and display boxes), Property (property investment), Trading (trading of paper products, design and sale of paper), and Hospitality (management and operation of hotel and restaurant). It generates maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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