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K&SASX:KSC 71 Net Margin % is 3.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates ASX:KSC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, K&S ranks worse than 60.28% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. K&S's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$11.2 Mil. K&S's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$359.7 Mil. Therefore, K&S's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for K&S's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:KSC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.13 Med: 2.12 Max: 3.92
Current: 3.38
ASX:KSC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 60.28% of 1002
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.915
vs ASX:KSC: 3.38
K&S (ASX:KSC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
K&S Net Margin % Related Terms
K&S Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K&S's Net 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.
ASX:KSC vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, K&S's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
K&S Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, K&S's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K&S's Net 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.
K&S (ASX:KSC) has a Net Margin % of 3.12% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on K&S and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, K&S ranks #604 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is K&S's Net Margin % too high?
K&S's current Net Margin % of 3.12% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 2.12. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.92. K&S's value of 3.12% is 36.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K&S ranks #604 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, K&S has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K&S's Net Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, K&S ranks #604 out of 1002 companies for Net Margin %. This places K&S in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.92. K&S's value of 3.12% is 36.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 4.92, K&S 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 Net Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.92, based on 1,002 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. K&S's current Net Margin % of 3.12% is 36.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on K&S and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K&S's current Net Margin % is 3.12%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K&S stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&S (ASX:KSC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.98, compared to a current price of A$3.01 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.12%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 36.5% below the Transportation industry median of 4.92. K&S's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K&S (ASX:KSC), the current Net Margin % is 3.12% as of Dec. 2025. 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 K&S (ASX:KSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&S stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$3.01 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.98.
GuruFocus considers K&S to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KSC:
Net Margin %: 3.12% (47% above median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: A$2.98 vs. price of A$3.01 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% below the Transportation median (#604 of 1002)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K&S Corp Ltd is a transportation and logistics company. It provides transport and logistics, warehousing, and fuel distribution. The company's operating segments include Australian Transport, Fuels, and New Zealand Transport. It generates maximum revenue from the Australian Transport segment.
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