MegachemSGX:5DS 45 Net Margin % is 3.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.69. GuruFocus rates SGX:5DS with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Megachem ranks worse than 55.28% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Megachem's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$2.2 Mil. Megachem's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$60.3 Mil. Therefore, Megachem's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Megachem's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5DS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.8 Med: 3.69 Max: 6.14
Current: 3.08
SGX:5DS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 55.28% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs SGX:5DS: 3.08
Megachem (SGX:5DS) 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.
Megachem Net Margin % Related Terms
Megachem Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Megachem'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Megachem'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.
Megachem Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Megachem's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Megachem'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.
Megachem (SGX:5DS) has a Net Margin % of 3.56% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Megachem and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Megachem ranks #874 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Megachem's Net Margin % too high?
Megachem's current Net Margin % of 3.56% is near median its 10-year median of 3.69. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Megachem's value of 3.56% is 8.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Megachem ranks #874 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Megachem has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Megachem's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Megachem ranks #874 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This places Megachem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Megachem's value of 3.56% is 8.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.69 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Megachem 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,581 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. Megachem's current Net Margin % of 3.56% is 8.5% 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 Megachem and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Megachem's current Net Margin % is 3.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Megachem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Megachem (SGX:5DS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.42, compared to a current price of S$0.47 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.69 and 8.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Megachem's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Megachem (SGX:5DS), the current Net Margin % is 3.56% 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 Megachem (SGX:5DS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Megachem stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.47 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.42.
GuruFocus considers Megachem to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:5DS:
Net Margin %: 3.56% (near median its 10-year median of 3.69)
GF Value™: S$0.42 vs. price of S$0.47 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.5% below the Chemicals median (#874 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:5DS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Megachem Ltd is a specialty chemical solutions provider, offering integrated value-added services including contract manufacturing tailored to customers' needs, as well as distribution of specialty chemicals. The company offers various specialty chemicals comprising adhesives, resins, polymers, cooling brine, anti-foam, surfactant, biocide, heat transfer fluid, plasticizer, silicone fluid, etc. Its customers belong to various industries, including textile, construction, biotech, oil and gas, pulp and paper, electronics, industrial cleaning, and others. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from its chemical distribution business. Megachem's operating segments are: Singapore, which generates the maximum revenue, Malaysia. the United Kingdom, China, Middle East, and Others.
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