LPI Capital BhdXKLS:8621 -0.40%82 Pretax Margin % is 31.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 34.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8621 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM16.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Insurance companies, LPI Capital Bhd ranks better than 86.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LPI Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8621'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.34 Med: 34.57 Max: 46.1
Current: 30.3
XKLS:8621's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.71% of 504
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 11.98
vs XKLS:8621: 30.30
LPI Capital Bhd (XKLS:8621) 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.
LPI Capital Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
LPI Capital Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LPI Capital 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:8621 vs CB, PGR, TRV: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, LPI Capital 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.
LPI Capital Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, LPI Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LPI Capital 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.
LPI Capital Bhd (XKLS:8621) has a Pretax Margin % of 31.71% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on LPI Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.57. Over the past decade, LPI Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 25.34 to 46.10. According to the industry distribution chart, LPI Capital Bhd ranks #67 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is LPI Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
LPI Capital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 31.71% is near median its 10-year median of 34.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.34 to a high of 46.10. The Insurance industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.98. LPI Capital Bhd's value of 31.71% is 164.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LPI Capital Bhd ranks #67 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LPI Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPI Capital Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, LPI Capital Bhd ranks #67 out of 504 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places LPI Capital Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 11.98. LPI Capital Bhd's value of 31.71% is 164.7% above this benchmark. Historically, LPI Capital Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 25.34 to 46.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.57 vs. the industry median of 11.98, LPI Capital 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 an Insurance company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Insurance companies is 11.98, based on 504 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. LPI Capital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 31.71% is 164.7% 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 LPI Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 11.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LPI Capital Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 31.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPI Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPI Capital Bhd (XKLS:8621) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM16.56, compared to a current price of RM14.90 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 31.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.57 and 164.7% above the Insurance industry median of 11.98. LPI Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 LPI Capital Bhd (XKLS:8621), the current Pretax Margin % is 31.71% 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 LPI Capital Bhd (XKLS:8621) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPI Capital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM14.90 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM16.56.
GuruFocus considers LPI Capital Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8621:
Pretax Margin %: 31.71% (near median its 10-year median of 34.57)
GF Value™: RM16.56 vs. price of RM14.90 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 164.7% above the Insurance median (#67 of 504)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8621 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LPI Capital Bhd is principally engaged in investment holding activities. The company comprises the following main business segments: i) General insurance - Underwriting of all classes of general insurance business, mainly carried out by Lonpac Insurance Bhd, ii) Investment holding - Investment holding operations, mainly carried out by LPI Capital Bhd. The majority of the revenue is derived from the General insurance segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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