Aco Group BhdXKLS:0218 +3.23%44 Net Margin % is 1.55% as of Feb. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0218 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Aco Group Bhd ranks better than 50.83% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Aco Group Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM0.5 Mil. Aco Group Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM31.8 Mil. Therefore, Aco Group Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aco Group Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0218'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2 Med: 3.44 Max: 5.71
Current: 2.83
XKLS:0218's Net Margin % is ranked better than 50.83% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs XKLS:0218: 2.83
Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) 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.
Aco Group Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Aco Group Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aco Group 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:0218 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Aco Group 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.
Aco Group Bhd Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aco Group Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aco Group 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.
Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) has a Net Margin % of 1.55% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 3.44. Over the past decade, Aco Group Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.20 to 5.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #1216 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Aco Group Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Aco Group Bhd's current Net Margin % of 1.55% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 5.71. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Aco Group Bhd's value of 1.55% is 42.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #1216 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aco Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aco Group Bhd's Net Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #1216 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Aco Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Aco Group Bhd's value of 1.55% is 42.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Aco Group Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.20 to 5.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Aco Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,473 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. Aco Group Bhd's current Net Margin % of 1.55% is 42.6% 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 Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aco Group Bhd's current Net Margin % is 1.55%, which is 55% 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 Aco Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.21, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.55%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 42.6% below the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Aco Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218), the current Net Margin % is 1.55% as of Feb. 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.21.
GuruFocus considers Aco Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0218:
Net Margin %: 1.55% (55% below median its 10-year median of 3.44)
GF Value™: RM0.21 vs. price of RM0.16 (23.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.6% below the Hardware median (#1216 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aco Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in management consultancy activities, distribution of electrical products and accessories, wholesale of household appliances, and trading of electronic, electrical goods, lighting, and lighting accessories. Its product portfolio comprises communication cables and wires, fans and air-conditioners, water heaters, switches and power outlets, and others. The group's reportable operating segments are as follows: Industrial users and Resellers. Maximum revenue is generated from the Industrial users segment, which represents sales of electrical products and accessories to electrical contractors, electrical products manufacturers, and others. Geographically, the group operates mainly in Malaysia.
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