S P Setia BhdXKLS:8664 +1.57%49 Pretax Margin % is 13.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 18.34. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8664 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,757 Real Estate companies, S P Setia Bhd ranks better than 62.61% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. S P Setia Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM108 Mil. S P Setia Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM827 Mil. Therefore, S P Setia Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for S P Setia Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8664'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.85 Med: 18.34 Max: 31.2
Current: 21.89
XKLS:8664's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.61% of 1757
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.36
vs XKLS:8664: 21.89
S P Setia Bhd (XKLS:8664) 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.
S P Setia Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
S P Setia Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S P Setia 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.
S P Setia Bhd Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, S P Setia 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.
S P Setia Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, S P Setia Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S P Setia 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.
S P Setia Bhd (XKLS:8664) has a Pretax Margin % of 13.04% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on S P Setia Bhd and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 18.34. According to the industry distribution chart, S P Setia Bhd ranks #657 out of 1757 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is S P Setia Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
S P Setia Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 13.04% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 18.34. The Real Estate industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.36. S P Setia Bhd's value of 13.04% is 5.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S P Setia Bhd ranks #657 out of 1757 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, S P Setia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S P Setia Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, S P Setia Bhd ranks #657 out of 1757 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts S P Setia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.36. S P Setia Bhd's value of 13.04% is 5.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.34 vs. the industry median of 12.36, S P Setia 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 Real Estate company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.36, 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. S P Setia Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 13.04% is 5.5% 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 S P Setia Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S P Setia Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 13.04%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 18.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S P Setia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S P Setia Bhd (XKLS:8664) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.97, compared to a current price of RM0.97 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 13.04%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 18.34 and 5.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.36. S P Setia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 S P Setia Bhd (XKLS:8664), the current Pretax Margin % is 13.04% 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 S P Setia Bhd (XKLS:8664) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S P Setia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.97 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.97.
GuruFocus considers S P Setia Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8664:
Pretax Margin %: 13.04% (29% below median its 10-year median of 18.34)
GF Value™: RM0.97 vs. price of RM0.97 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.5% above the Real Estate median (#657 of 1757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8664 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S P Setia Bhd is a general real estate company that reports in two segments: Property Development; and Construction, Investment Holding & others. The vast majority of the company's revenue is generated by its property development business, which focuses on developing residential and commercial facilities, followed by its construction segment. Its construction, investment holding & others segment focuses on construction, manufacturing, trading, and investing.
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