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SEG International BhdXKLS:9792 -1.55%47 Pretax Margin % is 6.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 18.40. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9792 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, SEG International Bhd ranks worse than 56.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SEG International Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9792'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.86 Med: 18.4 Max: 23.38
Current: 5.4
XKLS:9792's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 56.47% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs XKLS:9792: 5.40
SEG International Bhd (XKLS:9792) 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.
SEG International Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SEG International Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SEG International 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:9792 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, SEG International 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.
SEG International Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SEG International Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SEG International 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.
SEG International Bhd (XKLS:9792) has a Pretax Margin % of 6.33% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SEG International Bhd and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 18.40. Over the past decade, SEG International Bhd's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.86 to 23.38. According to the industry distribution chart, SEG International Bhd ranks #144 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is SEG International Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
SEG International Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 6.33% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 18.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.86 to a high of 23.38. The Education industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.24. SEG International Bhd's value of 6.33% is 23.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SEG International Bhd ranks #144 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SEG International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SEG International Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, SEG International Bhd ranks #144 out of 255 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places SEG International Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.24. SEG International Bhd's value of 6.33% is 23.2% below this benchmark. Historically, SEG International Bhd's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 2.86 to 23.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.40 vs. the industry median of 8.24, SEG International 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 an Education company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Education companies is 8.24, based on 255 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. SEG International Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 6.33% is 23.2% 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 SEG International Bhd and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SEG International Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 6.33%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 18.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SEG International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEG International Bhd (XKLS:9792) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.64 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 6.33%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 18.40 and 23.2% below the Education industry median of 8.24. SEG International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 SEG International Bhd (XKLS:9792), the current Pretax Margin % is 6.33% 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 SEG International Bhd (XKLS:9792) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEG International Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.64 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65.
GuruFocus considers SEG International Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9792:
Pretax Margin %: 6.33% (66% below median its 10-year median of 18.40)
GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.64 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% below the Education median (#144 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9792 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SEG International Bhd is engaged in the businesses of investment holding and provision of management consultancy services, property management, rental of premises, business advisory services, and educational and training services. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally engaged in one segment, the provision of educational activities. The Group operates across higher education and K-12 segments, offering tertiary education and professional qualifications in Malaysia. It provides educational courses across different fields such as accounting and finance, health sciences, law, medicine, music, business, engineering, psychology, information technology, etc., through its university campuses, as well as online platforms. Geographically, the Group operates solely in Malaysia.
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