GDB Holdings BhdXKLS:0198 -3.85%68 Net Margin % is 12.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 7.17. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0198 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,760 Construction companies, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks better than 71.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for GDB Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0198'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.51 Med: 7.17 Max: 10.36
Current: 7.26
XKLS:0198's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.42% of 1760
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.91
vs XKLS:0198: 7.26
GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
GDB Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GDB Holdings 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:0198 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, GDB 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, GDB Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GDB 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.
GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) has a Net Margin % of 12.75% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on GDB Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 7.17. Over the past decade, GDB Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.51 to 10.36. According to the industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #503 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
GDB Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 12.75% is 78% above median its 10-year median of 7.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.51 to a high of 10.36. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 12.75% is 226.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #503 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GDB Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDB Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, GDB Holdings Bhd ranks #503 out of 1760 companies for Net Margin %. This puts GDB Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. GDB Holdings Bhd's value of 12.75% is 226.1% above this benchmark. Historically, GDB Holdings Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.51 to 10.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.17 vs. the industry median of 3.91, GDB Holdings 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. GDB Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 12.75% is 226.1% 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 GDB Holdings 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. GDB Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 12.75%, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 7.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDB Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.75%, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 7.17 and 226.1% above the Construction industry median of 3.91. GDB Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198), the current Net Margin % is 12.75% 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 GDB Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0198) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDB Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers GDB Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0198:
Net Margin %: 12.75% (78% above median its 10-year median of 7.17)
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.50 (21.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 226.1% above the Construction median (#503 of 1760)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0198 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GDB Holdings Bhd is engaged in providing construction services, for residential, commercial, and mixed-development projects. The company is involved in the implementation of construction projects which includes daily management of all the works required for the timely completion of the projects. It also engages subcontractors to provide certain services such as the supply and installation of construction materials, machinery and equipment, and other specialized trade work. The group principally operates in Malaysia. The key revenue is derived from construction activities.
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