Farm Price Holdings BhdXKLS:0304 47 Net Margin % is 7.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 6.06. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0304 with a GF Score™ of 47/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Farm Price Holdings Bhd ranks better than 87.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Farm Price Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0304'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.8 Med: 6.06 Max: 8.4
Current: 6.97
XKLS:0304's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.01% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.195
vs XKLS:0304: 6.97
Farm Price Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0304) 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.
Farm Price Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Farm Price 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:0304 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Farm Price 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.
Farm Price Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Farm Price Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Farm Price 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.
Farm Price Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0304) has a Net Margin % of 7.37% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Farm Price Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 6.06. Over the past decade, Farm Price Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.80 to 8.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Farm Price Holdings Bhd ranks #40 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Farm Price Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Farm Price Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 7.37% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 6.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.80 to a high of 8.40. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.20. Farm Price Holdings Bhd's value of 7.37% is 235.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Farm Price Holdings Bhd ranks #40 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Farm Price Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Farm Price Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Farm Price Holdings Bhd ranks #40 out of 308 companies for Net Margin %. This places Farm Price Holdings Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.20. Farm Price Holdings Bhd's value of 7.37% is 235.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Farm Price Holdings Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.80 to 8.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.06 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Farm Price 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.20, based on 308 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. Farm Price Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 7.37% is 235.8% 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 Farm Price Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Farm Price Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 7.37%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 6.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Farm Price Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Farm Price Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0304) has a current Net Margin % of 7.37%. The current Net Margin % is 7.37%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 6.06 and 235.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.20. Farm Price Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Farm Price Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0304), the current Net Margin % is 7.37% 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.
Farm Price Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company in Malaysia. It is engaged in wholesale distribution activities of fresh vegetables, including whole, pre-packed, and fresh-cut varieties. Its operations also involve wholesale distribution of food and beverages (F&B) items and other grocery products to retailers, and also operate a retail store selling fresh vegetables, F&B products, and other groceries, including personal care products. Key revenue is generated from wholesale distribution activities of fresh vegetables, including whole, pre-packed, and fresh-cut varieties. The company operates in Malaysia and Singapore.
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