The historical rank and industry rank for Elsoft Research Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0090'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.57 Med: 46.51 Max: 152.94
Current: 36.49
XKLS:0090's Net Margin % is ranked better than 96.47% of 1020
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.25
vs XKLS:0090: 36.49
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Elsoft Research Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elsoft Research Bhd'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.
XKLS:0090 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elsoft Research Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) has a Net Margin % of -57.79% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Elsoft Research Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.57 to 152.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #36 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Elsoft Research Bhd's current Net Margin % is -57.79%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.57 to a high of 152.94. Based on the distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #36 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elsoft Research Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsoft Research Bhd's Net Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #36 out of 1020 companies for Net Margin %. This places Elsoft Research Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. Historically, Elsoft Research Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.57 to 152.94 over the past decade. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Net Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 4.25, based on 1,020 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. 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elsoft Research Bhd's current Net Margin % is -57.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -57.79%. Elsoft Research Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090), the current Net Margin % is -57.79% 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33.
GuruFocus considers Elsoft Research Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0090:
Net Margin %: -57.79%
GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.20 (39.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elsoft Research Bhd is principally involved in the research, design, and development of test, burn-in, and application-specific embedded systems. The company mainly provides cost effective ATE solutions to the semiconductor, optoelectronic, and automation industries. Its test and burn-in systems are used by customers manufacturing optoelectronic devices such as LED, image sensors, and automotive lightings to test their products before launching into the market. The company also engaged a new customer to develop a test solution for metalens technology while continuing to focus on the medical device market. , and maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia, followed by Asia (excluding Malaysia), and the United States.
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