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ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
ES Ceramics Technology 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:0100 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, ES Ceramics Technology 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ES Ceramics Technology 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.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) has a Net Margin % of 3.54% as of May. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 4.82. Over the past decade, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.16 to 41.95. According to the industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #889 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Net Margin % of 3.54% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 4.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 41.95. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 3.54% is 16.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #889 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd ranks #889 out of 1583 companies for Net Margin %. This places ES Ceramics Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's value of 3.54% is 16.7% below this benchmark. Historically, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.16 to 41.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.82 vs. the industry median of 4.25, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd 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 4.25, based on 1,583 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. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Net Margin % of 3.54% is 16.7% 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's current Net Margin % is 3.54%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 4.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.17, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.54%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 4.82 and 16.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.25. ES Ceramics Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100), the current Net Margin % is 3.54% as of May. 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 ES Ceramics Technology Bhd (XKLS:0100) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ES Ceramics Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.17.
GuruFocus considers ES Ceramics Technology Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0100:
Net Margin %: 3.54% (27% below median its 10-year median of 4.82)
GF Value™: RM0.17 vs. price of RM0.20 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.7% below the Chemicals median (#889 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ES Ceramics Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its holding, the company manufactures and distributes ceramic hand formers. Its product offerings include examination formers, surgical formers, household formers, and breathing bags and balloons. The formers are for continuous industrial use under heavy-duty conditions, to withstand the complex processes involving heat and chemicals to produce gloves. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia. Its segments include Investing, Glove equipment, and Construction, of which the Construction segment derives the maximum revenue. The Construction segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of chemical products and construction materials, including readymix concrete.
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