EPB Group BhdXKLS:0317 +1.96%43 Net Margin % is 2.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 11.49. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0317 with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, EPB Group Bhd ranks better than 75.49% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. EPB Group Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.5 Mil. EPB Group Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM21.1 Mil. Therefore, EPB Group Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for EPB Group Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0317'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.27 Med: 11.49 Max: 15.75
Current: 10.11
XKLS:0317's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.49% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs XKLS:0317: 10.11
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) 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.
EPB Group Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
EPB Group Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EPB 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:0317 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, EPB 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.
EPB Group Bhd Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, EPB Group Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPB 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.
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) has a Net Margin % of 2.38% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on EPB Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 11.49. Over the past decade, EPB Group Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.27 to 15.75. According to the industry distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #745 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is EPB Group Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
EPB Group Bhd's current Net Margin % of 2.38% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 11.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.27 to a high of 15.75. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. EPB Group Bhd's value of 2.38% is 47.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #745 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EPB Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPB Group Bhd's Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, EPB Group Bhd ranks #745 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This places EPB Group Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. EPB Group Bhd's value of 2.38% is 47.6% below this benchmark. Historically, EPB Group Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.27 to 15.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.49 vs. the industry median of 4.54, EPB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.54, based on 3,039 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. EPB Group Bhd's current Net Margin % of 2.38% is 47.6% 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 EPB Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPB Group Bhd's current Net Margin % is 2.38%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 11.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPB Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317) has a current Net Margin % of 2.38%. The current Net Margin % is 2.38%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 11.49 and 47.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.54. EPB Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 EPB Group Bhd (XKLS:0317), the current Net Margin % is 2.38% 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.
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EPB Group Bhd is a one-stop provider of food processing and packaging machinery solutions. It is involved in the design, customisation, fabrication, integration, and automation of production lines for food manufacturing and processing companies, based on customers' needs. Also involved in the trading of cellulose casings, as well as the manufacturing and trading of flexible packaging materials.
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