Cepatwawasan Group BhdXKLS:8982 55 Pretax Margin % is 11.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 11.70. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8982 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cepatwawasan Group Bhd ranks better than 81.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8982'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.12 Med: 11.7 Max: 18.31
Current: 13.69
XKLS:8982's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.38% of 1950
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs XKLS:8982: 13.69
Cepatwawasan Group Bhd (XKLS:8982) 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.
Cepatwawasan Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Cepatwawasan Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cepatwawasan Group 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:8982 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Cepatwawasan Group 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.
Cepatwawasan Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cepatwawasan Group 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.
Cepatwawasan Group Bhd (XKLS:8982) has a Pretax Margin % of 11.80% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Cepatwawasan Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.70. Over the past decade, Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.12 to 18.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Cepatwawasan Group Bhd ranks #363 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.80% is near median its 10-year median of 11.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.12 to a high of 18.31. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's value of 11.80% is 152.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cepatwawasan Group Bhd ranks #363 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cepatwawasan Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cepatwawasan Group Bhd ranks #363 out of 1950 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Cepatwawasan Group Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's value of 11.80% is 152.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 3.12 to 18.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.70 vs. the industry median of 4.67, Cepatwawasan Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,950 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. Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 11.80% is 152.9% 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 Cepatwawasan Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 11.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cepatwawasan Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cepatwawasan Group Bhd (XKLS:8982) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.73, compared to a current price of RM0.80 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 11.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.70 and 152.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. Cepatwawasan Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Cepatwawasan Group Bhd (XKLS:8982), the current Pretax Margin % is 11.80% 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 Cepatwawasan Group Bhd (XKLS:8982) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cepatwawasan Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.80 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.73.
GuruFocus considers Cepatwawasan Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8982:
Pretax Margin %: 11.80% (near median its 10-year median of 11.70)
GF Value™: RM0.73 vs. price of RM0.80 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 152.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#363 of 1950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8982 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cepatwawasan Group Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in oil palm cultivation, milling, quarrying, sales of oil palm products, and power generation. It operates in various segments which are Plantation, Mill, Power plant, and other segments. The Plantation segment is engaged in the cultivation of oil palm. The Mill segment is engaged in the milling and sale of oil palm products. The Power plant segment is engaged in power generation and sale of biomass by-products. All other segment is engaged in the extraction and sale of earth stones and others. The Mill segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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