Techbase Industries BhdXKLS:8966 Pretax Margin % is -94.49% as of Jan. 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks worse than 94.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Techbase Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8966'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.25 Med: 6.81 Max: 10.77
Current: -39.25
XKLS:8966's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 94.03% of 1039
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.52
vs XKLS:8966: -39.25
Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Techbase Industries 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:8966 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Techbase Industries 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Techbase Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Techbase Industries 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) has a Pretax Margin % of -94.49% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Techbase Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #977 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is Techbase Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Techbase Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -94.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #977 out of 1039 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Techbase Industries Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Techbase Industries Bhd ranks #977 out of 1039 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Techbase Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.52. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.52, based on 1,039 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. 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 Techbase Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Techbase Industries Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is -94.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Techbase Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.11, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -94.49%. 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 Techbase Industries Bhd (XKLS:8966), the current Pretax Margin % is -94.49% as of Jan. 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.
Techbase Industries Bhd is engaged in Apparel Manufacturing and the Textile industry. Its apparel section includes products such as outerwear, tops, and bottoms, children's and adult wear. The company has four reportable operating segments: Apparel, Textile, Advertising, and Others. The majority of revenue is earned from the apparel segment.
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