Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) EBITDA Margin %: 14.12% (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Above Median

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XKLS:5143 Luxchem Corp Bhd XKLS:5143
52 GF Score
Price RM0.41
GF Value RM0.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Luxchem Bhd EBITDA Margin %?

Luxchem Bhd XKLS:5143 +1.23% 52 EBITDA Margin % is 14.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 9.98. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5143 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Luxchem Bhd ranks better than 60.43% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Luxchem Bhd's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM25.0 Mil. Luxchem Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM177.2 Mil. Therefore, Luxchem Bhd's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.12%.


Luxchem Bhd  (XKLS:5143) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Luxchem Bhd EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Luxchem Bhd EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Luxchem Bhd's EBITDA 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.

Luxchem Bhd EBITDA Margin % Chart

Luxchem Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Luxchem Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.10 9.45 11.10 14.74 14.12

XKLS:5143 vs DOW: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Luxchem Bhd's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA 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.


Luxchem Bhd EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Luxchem Bhd's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Luxchem Bhd's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Luxchem Bhd EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Luxchem Bhd's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=84.533/730.984
=11.56 %

Luxchem Bhd's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=25.008/177.169
=14.12 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 14.12% mean?
Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) has a EBITDA Margin % of 14.12% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 9.98. Over the past decade, Luxchem Bhd's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.12 to 12.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #624 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Luxchem Bhd's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Luxchem Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.12% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 9.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.12 to a high of 12.32. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Luxchem Bhd's value of 14.12% is 46.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #624 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Luxchem Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luxchem Bhd's EBITDA Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Luxchem Bhd ranks #624 out of 1577 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Luxchem Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Luxchem Bhd's value of 14.12% is 46.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Luxchem Bhd's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.12 to 12.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.98 vs. the industry median of 9.63, Luxchem 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.63, based on 1,577 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Luxchem Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.12% is 46.6% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Luxchem Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luxchem Bhd's current EBITDA Margin % is 14.12%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 9.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luxchem Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.41 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 14.12%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 9.98 and 46.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.63. Luxchem Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143), the current EBITDA Margin % is 14.12% 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 Luxchem Bhd (XKLS:5143) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxchem Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.41 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46. GuruFocus considers Luxchem Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5143:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 14.12% (41% above median its 10-year median of 9.98)
  • GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.41 (10.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.6% above the Chemicals median (#624 of 1577)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Luxchem Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Prof Diraja Ungku Aziz, Block N, 72A, Jaya One, Wisma Luxchem, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 46200
Luxchem Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products globally. It operates through two reportable segments, namely Trading and Manufacturing. Maximum revenue is generated from the Trading segment, which is engaged in the import, export, and distribution of petrochemical and other related products, and in the trading of hardware and other materials required for interior decoration, construction, and development. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of unsaturated polyester resin, latex chemical dispersions, latex processing chemicals, former cleaning, powder-free coagulant, and related products. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
52GF Score

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