Crest Group BhdXKLS:0323 46 Net Margin % is 5.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 10.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0323 with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Crest Group Bhd ranks better than 67.08% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Crest Group Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.0 Mil. Crest Group Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM38.6 Mil. Therefore, Crest Group Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crest Group Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0323'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.87 Med: 10.14 Max: 11.71
Current: 6.31
XKLS:0323's Net Margin % is ranked better than 67.08% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs XKLS:0323: 6.31
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) 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.
Crest Group Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Crest Group Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crest 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:0323 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Crest 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.
Crest Group Bhd Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Crest Group Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest 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.
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a Net Margin % of 5.19% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Crest Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 10.14. Over the past decade, Crest Group Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.87 to 11.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #814 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Crest Group Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Crest Group Bhd's current Net Margin % of 5.19% is 49% below median its 10-year median of 10.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.87 to a high of 11.71. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Crest Group Bhd's value of 5.19% is 92.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #814 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Group Bhd's Net Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #814 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Crest Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Crest Group Bhd's value of 5.19% is 92.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Crest Group Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.87 to 11.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.14 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Crest Group 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 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. Crest Group Bhd's current Net Margin % of 5.19% is 92.2% 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 Crest 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. Crest Group Bhd's current Net Margin % is 5.19%, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 10.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a current Net Margin % of 5.19%. The current Net Margin % is 5.19%, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 10.14 and 92.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Crest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323), the current Net Margin % is 5.19% 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.
Crest Group Bhd is an investment holding which operates through its subsidiaries. It is involved in the provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions. It provides solutions to Semiconductors, Academia & Institute, Automotive, Aviation, Healthcare & Life Science, Electrical & Electronics, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Fabrication, Electrical & Electronics, Food & Beverage, Defense & Security, Power & Renewable Energy industries. It has two business segments: Provision of imaging, analytical, test solutions, and after-sales services, and Others. Key revenue is generated from the Provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions, which include offering pre-sales consulting, sales, and customisation of equipment, installation and commissioning, user training, and Others.
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