Kuala Lumpur Kepong BhdKLKBF 83 Net Margin % is 4.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 4.39. GuruFocus rates KLKBF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.79. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks better than 51.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KLKBF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.65 Med: 4.39 Max: 11.34
Current: 4.37
KLKBF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.73% of 549
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs KLKBF: 4.37
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (OTCPK:KLKBF) 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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd'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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd'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.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) has a Net Margin % of 4.49% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.39. Over the past decade, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.65 to 11.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #265 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Net Margin % of 4.49% is near median its 10-year median of 4.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.65 to a high of 11.34. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 4.49% is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #265 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd ranks #265 out of 549 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's value of 4.49% is 9.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.65 to 11.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Kuala Lumpur Kepong 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 Net Margin % for a Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.09, based on 549 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. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Net Margin % of 4.49% is 9.8% 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's current Net Margin % is 4.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) has a current Net Margin % of 4.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.79, compared to a current price of $6.17 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 9.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 4.09. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF), the current Net Margin % is 4.49% 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 Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLKBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.17 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.79.
Key valuation signals for KLKBF:
Net Margin %: 4.49% (near median its 10-year median of 4.39)
GF Value™: $6.79 vs. price of $6.17 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% above the Conglomerates median (#265 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KLKBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd harvests oil palm and rubber plantations in Southeast Asia. On top of utilizing the plantations, the company manufactures fatty acids and alcohols, oleochemicals, soaps, rubber gloves, and other specialty chemicals, and is also engaged in the business of Property development. Its reportable segments include Plantation, Manufacturing, Property Development, Investment Holding, and Others. Majority of revenue is generated from its manufacturing segment, which is involved in the manufacturing of oleochemicals, non-ionic surfactants, and esters, rubber gloves, parquet flooring products, pharmaceutical products, storing and distribution of bulk liquid, refining of palm products, kernel crushing, and trading of palm products. It operates in Malaysia and other regions.
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