Agricore CS Holdings BhdXKLS:0309 34 Net Margin % is 3.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 3.80. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0309 with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Agricore CS Holdings Bhd ranks better than 62.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Agricore CS Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0309'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.5 Med: 3.8 Max: 5.8
Current: 3.02
XKLS:0309's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.01% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.195
vs XKLS:0309: 3.02
Agricore CS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0309) 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.
Agricore CS Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Agricore CS 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:0309 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Agricore CS 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.
Agricore CS Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Agricore CS Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Agricore CS 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.
Agricore CS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0309) has a Net Margin % of 3.24% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Agricore CS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 3.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Agricore CS Holdings Bhd ranks #117 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Agricore CS Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Agricore CS Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 3.24% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 3.80. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.20. Agricore CS Holdings Bhd's value of 3.24% is 47.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Agricore CS Holdings Bhd ranks #117 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Agricore CS Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agricore CS Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Agricore CS Holdings Bhd ranks #117 out of 308 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Agricore CS Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.20. Agricore CS Holdings Bhd's value of 3.24% is 47.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.80 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Agricore CS 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. Agricore CS Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 3.24% is 47.6% 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 Agricore CS 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. Agricore CS Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 3.24%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agricore CS Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Agricore CS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0309) has a current Net Margin % of 3.24%. The current Net Margin % is 3.24%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 3.80 and 47.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.20. Agricore CS Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Agricore CS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0309), the current Net Margin % is 3.24% 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.
Agricore CS Holdings Bhd is principally involved in the sourcing, distribution and production of food ingredients. its core business activities are segmented as follows: sourcing and distribution of plant-based agricultural food ingredients comprising starch products, beans and pulses, grain products and other related products; and production and sale of food additives and fried shallots. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia; Singapore; and Others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia. Its registered trademarks and house brands are: POKOK AGRICORE, SunRise, CAP POKOK, POKOK-POKOK, and BAPAS.
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