ETA Group BhdXKLS:9946 42 Pretax Margin % is 2.56% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9946 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, ETA Group Bhd ranks worse than 63.08% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. ETA Group Bhd's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.5 Mil. ETA Group Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM20.3 Mil. Therefore, ETA Group Bhd's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ETA Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9946'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.73 Med: -0.02 Max: 6.92
Current: 2.22
XKLS:9946's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 63.08% of 1950
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.665
vs XKLS:9946: 2.22
ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) 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.
ETA Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Related Terms
ETA Group Bhd Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ETA 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, ETA 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.
ETA Group Bhd Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ETA Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ETA 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.
ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.56% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on ETA Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ETA Group Bhd ranks #1230 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is ETA Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % too high?
ETA Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 2.56%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. ETA Group Bhd's value of 2.56% is 45.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ETA Group Bhd ranks #1230 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ETA Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ETA Group Bhd's Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, ETA Group Bhd ranks #1230 out of 1950 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places ETA Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. ETA Group Bhd's value of 2.56% is 45.1% below this benchmark. 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. ETA Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % of 2.56% is 45.1% 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 ETA 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. ETA Group Bhd's current Pretax Margin % is 2.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ETA Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.14, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.56% and 45.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. ETA Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.56% 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 ETA Group Bhd (XKLS:9946) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETA Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.14.
GuruFocus considers ETA Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9946:
Pretax Margin %: 2.56%
GF Value™: RM0.14 vs. price of RM0.12 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1230 of 1950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9946 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ETA Group Bhd is engaged in property development, property management and property investment, as well as construction and construction-related activities, including the trading and supply of construction materials. Its activities include Sourcing of land, Architectural and engineering services, Submission and approvals, Construction, Project management, and Delivery of vacant possession. It operates in two segment the manufacture and distribution of canned food, beverages and premix products and the trading and distribution of construction materials. It derives revenue from Trading and distribution of construction materials segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Europe, USA, and Asia (excluding Malaysia) with majority of revenue deriving from USA.
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