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BRC AsiaSGX:BEC +0.24%100 Net Margin % is 5.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 3.74. GuruFocus rates SGX:BEC with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of S$2.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, BRC Asia ranks better than 75.61% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. BRC Asia's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$52 Mil. BRC Asia's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$931 Mil. Therefore, BRC Asia's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BRC Asia's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:BEC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 3.74 Max: 6.31
Current: 5.89
SGX:BEC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.61% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs SGX:BEC: 5.89
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC) 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.
BRC Asia Net Margin % Related Terms
BRC Asia Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BRC Asia'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 Steel subindustry, BRC Asia'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.
BRC Asia Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, BRC Asia's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BRC Asia'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.
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC) has a Net Margin % of 5.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on BRC Asia and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 3.74. Over the past decade, BRC Asia's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 6.31. According to the industry distribution chart, BRC Asia ranks #149 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is BRC Asia's Net Margin % too high?
BRC Asia's current Net Margin % of 5.59% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 3.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 6.31. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. BRC Asia's value of 5.59% is 200.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BRC Asia ranks #149 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BRC Asia has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BRC Asia's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, BRC Asia ranks #149 out of 611 companies for Net Margin %. This places BRC Asia in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. BRC Asia's value of 5.59% is 200.5% above this benchmark. Historically, BRC Asia's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 6.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.74 vs. the industry median of 1.86, BRC Asia 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 611 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. BRC Asia's current Net Margin % of 5.59% is 200.5% 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 BRC Asia and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BRC Asia's current Net Margin % is 5.59%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BRC Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BRC Asia (SGX:BEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$2.86, compared to a current price of S$4.20 — trading 46.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.59%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 3.74 and 200.5% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. BRC Asia's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 BRC Asia (SGX:BEC), the current Net Margin % is 5.59% 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 BRC Asia (SGX:BEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BRC Asia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$4.20 is trading 46.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$2.86.
GuruFocus considers BRC Asia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BEC:
Net Margin %: 5.59% (49% above median its 10-year median of 3.74)
GF Value™: S$2.86 vs. price of S$4.20 (46.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 200.5% above the Steel median (#149 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BRC Asia Ltd is principally engaged in the prefabrication of steel reinforcement for use in concrete, trading of steel reinforcing bars, and manufacturing and sale of wire mesh fences. The company's reportable segments are: (i) The fabrication and manufacturing segment is involved in the business of processing and prefabrication of steel reinforcement, including sale of standard-length rebar, for use in concrete. (ii) Trading segment is involved in trading of steel and steel related products in both domestic and international market. (iii) Others relates to leasing of properties. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Fabrication and manufacturing segment. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from Singapore.
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