Pesona Metro Holdings BhdXKLS:8311 +2.63%36 Pretax Margin % is 11.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 322% above its 10-year median of 2.82. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8311 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,758 Construction companies, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks better than 73.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8311'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.9 Med: 2.82 Max: 10.54
Current: 10.54
XKLS:8311's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 73.66% of 1758
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.48
vs XKLS:8311: 10.54
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) 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.
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Pesona Metro 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.
XKLS:8311 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Pesona Metro 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.
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pesona Metro 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.
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.90% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 322% above median its historical median of 2.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks #463 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.90% is 322% above median its 10-year median of 2.82. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's value of 11.90% is 117.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks #463 out of 1758 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd ranks #463 out of 1758 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.48. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's value of 11.90% is 117.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.82 vs. the industry median of 5.48, Pesona Metro 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 Construction company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Construction companies is 5.48, 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. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.90% is 117.2% 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 Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 11.90%, which is 322% above median its own 10-year median of 2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.38, compared to a current price of RM0.39 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.90%, which is 322% above median its 10-year median of 2.82 and 117.2% above the Construction industry median of 5.48. Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 5 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 Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.90% 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 Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8311) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.39 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.38.
GuruFocus considers Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8311:
Pretax Margin %: 11.90% (322% above median its 10-year median of 2.82)
GF Value™: RM0.38 vs. price of RM0.39 (2.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 117.2% above the Construction median (#463 of 1758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8311 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pesona Metro Holdings Bhd is a diversified investment holding company. Its operations extend across civil engineering, building construction, river rehabilitation and beautification, concession-based ventures, and the trading of construction-related materials. Its segments consist of Construction works engaged in Construct building, infrastructure and project planning cum implementation contractor; Concession engaged in Maintenance service of Student Hostel; Investment holding; Property development engaged in Real estate activities with own or leased property. It derives majority of the revenue from Construction works segment. All of the activities are carried in Malaysia.
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