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Kwan Yong HoldingsHKSE:09998 +1.18%63 Net Margin % is 5.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 180% above its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09998 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Construction companies, Kwan Yong Holdings ranks better than 70.11% on this metric.
Kwan Yong Holdings (HKSE:09998) 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.
Kwan Yong Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Kwan Yong Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kwan Yong Holdings'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.
HKSE:09998 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kwan Yong Holdings'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.
Kwan Yong Holdings Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kwan Yong Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kwan Yong Holdings'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.
Kwan Yong Holdings (HKSE:09998) has a Net Margin % of 5.85% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kwan Yong Holdings and its competitors. This is 180% above median its historical median of 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Kwan Yong Holdings ranks #529 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Kwan Yong Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Kwan Yong Holdings' current Net Margin % of 5.85% is 180% above median its 10-year median of 2.09. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.86. Kwan Yong Holdings' value of 5.85% is 51.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kwan Yong Holdings ranks #529 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kwan Yong Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kwan Yong Holdings' Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kwan Yong Holdings ranks #529 out of 1770 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kwan Yong Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.86. Kwan Yong Holdings' value of 5.85% is 51.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.09 vs. the industry median of 3.86, Kwan Yong Holdings 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 Net Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.86, based on 1,770 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. Kwan Yong Holdings's current Net Margin % of 5.85% is 51.8% 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 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 Kwan Yong Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kwan Yong Holdings's current Net Margin % is 5.85%, which is 180% above median its own 10-year median of 2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kwan Yong Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwan Yong Holdings (HKSE:09998) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.36, compared to a current price of HK$0.43 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.85%, which is 180% above median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 51.8% above the Construction industry median of 3.86. Kwan Yong Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Kwan Yong Holdings (HKSE:09998), the current Net Margin % is 5.85% 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 Kwan Yong Holdings (HKSE:09998) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kwan Yong Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.43 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.36.
GuruFocus considers Kwan Yong Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09998:
Net Margin %: 5.85% (180% above median its 10-year median of 2.09)
GF Value™: HK$0.36 vs. price of HK$0.43 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.8% above the Construction median (#529 of 1770)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kwan Yong Holdings Ltd is engaged in the provision of building construction works in Singapore. The company constructs various types of buildings, including institutional buildings such as educational institutions, hospitals and nursing homes; commercial buildings such as office buildings and restaurants; and industrial and residential buildings. The projects of the company include Childcare at Rivervale, Childcare at Punggol Drive, Alexandra Primary School, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, and others. It has three segments: Construction, Property, and Corporate. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Construction segment, which provides general building and construction services. Geographically, the company derives revenue from its customers based in Singapore.
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