Southern Score Builders BhdXKLS:0045 59 Net Margin % is 14.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 18.42. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0045 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,760 Construction companies, Southern Score Builders Bhd ranks better than 88.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Score Builders Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0045'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.37 Med: 18.42 Max: 152.08
Current: 14.37
XKLS:0045's Net Margin % is ranked better than 88.92% of 1760
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.91
vs XKLS:0045: 14.37
Southern Score Builders Bhd (XKLS:0045) 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.
Southern Score Builders Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Southern Score Builders 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.
XKLS:0045 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Southern Score Builders 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.
Southern Score Builders Bhd Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Southern Score Builders Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Score Builders 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.
Southern Score Builders Bhd (XKLS:0045) has a Net Margin % of 14.76% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Score Builders Bhd and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 18.42. Over the past decade, Southern Score Builders Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 14.37 to 152.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Score Builders Bhd ranks #195 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Southern Score Builders Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Southern Score Builders Bhd's current Net Margin % of 14.76% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 18.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.37 to a high of 152.08. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Southern Score Builders Bhd's value of 14.76% is 277.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Score Builders Bhd ranks #195 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Score Builders Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Score Builders Bhd's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Southern Score Builders Bhd ranks #195 out of 1760 companies for Net Margin %. This places Southern Score Builders Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Southern Score Builders Bhd's value of 14.76% is 277.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Score Builders Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 14.37 to 152.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.42 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Southern Score Builders 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.91, based on 1,760 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. Southern Score Builders Bhd's current Net Margin % of 14.76% is 277.5% 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 Southern Score Builders Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Score Builders Bhd's current Net Margin % is 14.76%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 18.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Score Builders Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Score Builders Bhd (XKLS:0045) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.24, compared to a current price of RM0.52 — trading 58.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.76%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 18.42 and 277.5% above the Construction industry median of 3.91. Southern Score Builders Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Southern Score Builders Bhd (XKLS:0045), the current Net Margin % is 14.76% 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 Southern Score Builders Bhd (XKLS:0045) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Score Builders Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.52 is trading 58.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.24.
GuruFocus considers Southern Score Builders Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0045:
Net Margin %: 14.76% (20% below median its 10-year median of 18.42)
GF Value™: RM1.24 vs. price of RM0.52 (58.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 277.5% above the Construction median (#195 of 1760)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0045 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Score Builders Bhd is a Malaysian-based company engaged in construction management services focused on high-rise residential and civil infrastructure projects, including road, drainage, water reticulation, and sewerage works. Its core business segments are turnkey contracting, managing end-to-end project delivery from design to construction; main contracting, coordinating projects with property developers; and M&E engineering services, providing specialized power distribution solutions for data centers, industrial, and commercial developments. It also offers digital engineering and Building Information Modelling (BIM) services to support complex and high-tech projects. The Group's operations are predominantly carried out in Malaysia.
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