Northeast Group BhdXKLS:0325 -0.94%21 Net Margin % is 31.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 17.50. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0325 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Northeast Group Bhd ranks better than 95.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northeast Group Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0325'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.25 Med: 17.5 Max: 26.34
Current: 23.54
XKLS:0325's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95.23% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs XKLS:0325: 23.54
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) 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.
Northeast Group Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Northeast Group Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northeast 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:0325 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Northeast 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.
Northeast Group Bhd Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Northeast Group Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northeast 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.
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a Net Margin % of 31.96% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Northeast Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 17.50. Over the past decade, Northeast Group Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 15.25 to 26.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #118 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Northeast Group Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Northeast Group Bhd's current Net Margin % of 31.96% is 83% above median its 10-year median of 17.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.25 to a high of 26.34. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 31.96% is 1083.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #118 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northeast Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northeast Group Bhd's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Northeast Group Bhd ranks #118 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Northeast Group Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Northeast Group Bhd's value of 31.96% is 1083.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Northeast Group Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 15.25 to 26.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.50 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Northeast 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. Northeast Group Bhd's current Net Margin % of 31.96% is 1083.7% 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 Northeast 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. Northeast Group Bhd's current Net Margin % is 31.96%, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 17.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northeast Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325) has a current Net Margin % of 31.96%. The current Net Margin % is 31.96%, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 17.50 and 1083.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Northeast Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 4 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 Northeast Group Bhd (XKLS:0325), the current Net Margin % is 31.96% 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.
Northeast Group Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the manufacturing of precision engineering components. It also provides related services including Surface Finishing, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Mechanical Sub-Assembly. The company serves various industries, including photonics, electrical and electronics (E&E), semiconductor, telecommunication, and optoelectronics. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia, and the rest from North America, Europe, Other Asian countries, Oceania and South America.
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