Crest Builder Holdings BhdXKLS:8591 51 Pretax Margin % is 2.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 2.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8591 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Construction companies, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 64.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8591'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.7 Med: 2.28 Max: 16.51
Current: 2.71
XKLS:8591's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 64.66% of 1757
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs XKLS:8591: 2.71
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) 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.
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Crest Builder 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:8591 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Crest Builder 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.
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest Builder 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.
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.67% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Crest Builder Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #1136 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 2.67% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.28. The Construction industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's value of 2.67% is 51.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #1136 out of 1757 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd ranks #1136 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Crest Builder Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.50. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's value of 2.67% is 51.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.28 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd has consistently been below 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 5.50, based on 1,757 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. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 2.67% is 51.5% 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 2.67%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Builder Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.68, compared to a current price of RM0.46 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.67%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.28 and 51.5% below the Construction industry median of 5.50. Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.67% 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 Crest Builder Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8591) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crest Builder Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.46 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.68.
GuruFocus considers Crest Builder Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8591:
Pretax Margin %: 2.67% (17% above median its 10-year median of 2.28)
GF Value™: RM0.68 vs. price of RM0.46 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.5% below the Construction median (#1136 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the following business activities: property investment and development, mechanical and electrical engineering services, investment holding, and construction and concession holding. The Group's operating business segments are: Construction, Concession arrangement, Investment holding, and Property development. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which provides general construction, mechanical, and electrical engineering services. Its construction projects include various infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, as well as schools, hospitals, commercial and residential buildings, etc. Geographically, the Group principally operates within Malaysia.
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