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Binasat Communications BhdXKLS:0195 Net Margin % is 0.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 7.67. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, Binasat Communications Bhd ranks worse than 81.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Binasat Communications Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0195'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.18 Med: 7.67 Max: 18.39
Current: -7.57
XKLS:0195's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 81.87% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.495
vs XKLS:0195: -7.57
Binasat Communications Bhd (XKLS:0195) 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.
Binasat Communications Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Binasat Communications 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Binasat Communications 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.
Binasat Communications Bhd Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Binasat Communications Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Binasat Communications 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.
Binasat Communications Bhd (XKLS:0195) has a Net Margin % of 0.88% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Binasat Communications Bhd and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 7.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Binasat Communications Bhd ranks #298 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is Binasat Communications Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Binasat Communications Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.88% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 7.67. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.50. Binasat Communications Bhd's value of 0.88% is 84% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Binasat Communications Bhd ranks #298 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Binasat Communications Bhd's Net Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Binasat Communications Bhd ranks #298 out of 364 companies for Net Margin %. This places Binasat Communications Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.50. Binasat Communications Bhd's value of 0.88% is 84% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.67 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Binasat Communications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.50, based on 364 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. Binasat Communications Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.88% is 84% 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 Binasat Communications Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Binasat Communications Bhd's current Net Margin % is 0.88%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 7.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Binasat Communications Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Binasat Communications Bhd (XKLS:0195) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.22, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 68.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.88%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 7.67 and 84% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.50. 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 Binasat Communications Bhd (XKLS:0195), the current Net Margin % is 0.88% 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.
Binasat Communications Bhd is engaged in investment holding. The company provides support services for VSAT Network Engineering Services, Mobile Network Engineering Services, Fiber Network Engineering Services, Satellite Hub/Teleport, and Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) Services. It has segments that are Satellite, mobile, and fiber optic telecommunications networks and power and telecommunication infrastructure works. The company derives almost all of its revenue from Satellite, mobile, and fiber optic telecommunications networks. It operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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