Lay Hong BhdXKLS:9385 -2.17%51 Pretax Margin % is 3.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 3.51. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9385 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,947 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lay Hong Bhd ranks better than 62.15% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Lay Hong Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11 Mil. Lay Hong Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM284 Mil. Therefore, Lay Hong Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lay Hong Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9385'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 3.51 Max: 11.45
Current: 7.12
XKLS:9385's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.15% of 1947
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.66
vs XKLS:9385: 7.12
Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) 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.
Lay Hong Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Lay Hong Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lay Hong 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:9385 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Lay Hong 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.
Lay Hong Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lay Hong Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lay Hong 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.
Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.85% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 3.51. Over the past decade, Lay Hong Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.49 to 11.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #737 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Lay Hong Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
Lay Hong Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.85% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 11.45. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.66. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 3.85% is 17.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #737 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lay Hong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lay Hong Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #737 out of 1947 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Lay Hong Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.66. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 3.85% is 17.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lay Hong Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.49 to 11.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.51 vs. the industry median of 4.66, Lay Hong Bhd has consistently been below 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 4.66, based on 1,947 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. Lay Hong Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 3.85% is 17.4% below 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 Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lay Hong Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 3.85%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 3.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lay Hong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.85%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.51 and 17.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.66. Lay Hong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.85% 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31.
GuruFocus considers Lay Hong Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9385:
Pretax Margin %: 3.85% (10% above median its 10-year median of 3.51)
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.23 (27.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#737 of 1947)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9385 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lay Hong Bhd is engaged in integrated livestock farming and Investment holding. The Company's three core businesses are Integrated livestock farming, Food manufacturing, and Retail business. It generates maximum revenue from the Integrated livestock farming segment that includes layer and broiler operations.
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