LB Aluminium BhdXKLS:9326 +1.09%69 Pretax Margin % is 7.36% as of Apr. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 5.74. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9326 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Metals & Mining companies, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks better than 64.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LB Aluminium Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9326'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 5.74 Max: 13.35
Current: 13.35
XKLS:9326's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 64.85% of 842
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.825
vs XKLS:9326: 13.35
LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
LB Aluminium Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LB Aluminium 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:9326 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, LB Aluminium 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, LB Aluminium Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LB Aluminium 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) has a Pretax Margin % of 7.36% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 5.74. Over the past decade, LB Aluminium Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.46 to 13.35. According to the industry distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #296 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
LB Aluminium Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 7.36% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 13.35. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. LB Aluminium Bhd's value of 7.36% is 52.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #296 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LB Aluminium Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LB Aluminium Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #296 out of 842 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts LB Aluminium Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.83. LB Aluminium Bhd's value of 7.36% is 52.5% above this benchmark. Historically, LB Aluminium Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 1.46 to 13.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.74 vs. the industry median of 4.83, LB Aluminium 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.83, based on 842 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. LB Aluminium Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 7.36% is 52.5% 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 LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LB Aluminium Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 7.36%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 5.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.51, compared to a current price of RM0.47 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 7.36%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 5.74 and 52.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.83. LB Aluminium Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326), the current Pretax Margin % is 7.36% as of Apr. 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.47 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.51.
GuruFocus considers LB Aluminium Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9326:
Pretax Margin %: 7.36% (28% above median its 10-year median of 5.74)
GF Value™: RM0.51 vs. price of RM0.47 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#296 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9326 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LB Aluminium Bhd is engaged in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and trading aluminium extrusions. The company reports in two segments: aluminium and property development. Their product acts as a raw material for transport, construction, consumer goods, packaging, as well as electrical engineering due to its lightweight, excellent conductor of electricity, and durability in nature. Some of its products and services include aluminium extrusion, aluminium sheets/coils, fittings and accessories, extrusion presses, and anodising. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, North America, and Others.
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