Hiap Huat Holdings BhdXKLS:0160 31 Net Margin % is 0.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0160 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 55.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0160'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.48 Med: 3.44 Max: 10.19
Current: 2.14
XKLS:0160's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 55.77% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs XKLS:0160: 2.14
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) 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.
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Hiap Huat Holdings 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:0160 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hiap Huat Holdings 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.
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hiap Huat Holdings 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.
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) has a Net Margin % of 0.04% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks #512 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.04% is 99% below median its 10-year median of 3.44. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's value of 0.04% is 98.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks #512 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd ranks #512 out of 918 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's value of 0.04% is 98.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Hiap Huat Holdings 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.41, based on 918 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. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.04% is 98.8% 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 Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 0.04%, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.11 — trading 58% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.04%, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 98.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.41. Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 8 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 Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160), the current Net Margin % is 0.04% 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 Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0160) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.11 is trading 58% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0160:
Net Margin %: 0.04% (99% below median its 10-year median of 3.44)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.11 (58% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#512 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hiap Huat Holdings Bhd, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in manufacturing, recycling, and refining petroleum-based products. The company is involved in various industries, such as scheduled waste management, oil and gas, petrochemicals, and laboratory services. The company has one operating segment that comprises mainly the manufacturing, recycling, and refining of all kinds of petroleum-based products. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Singapore and also generates revenue from Vietnam, Italy, Finland, and Singapore. Its products include Fuel Oil, Base Oil, Petrochemicals, Lubricants, Grease, Paint, Refined Used Cooking Oil, Refined POME Oil, Refined Palm Acid Oil, and Container.
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