Northern Solar Holdings BhdXKLS:0340 +0.75%19 Net Margin % is 14.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 13.53. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0340 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Semiconductors companies, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd ranks better than 74.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0340'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.94 Med: 13.53 Max: 13.97
Current: 13.53
XKLS:0340's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.53% of 1021
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.17
vs XKLS:0340: 13.53
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0340) 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.
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Northern Solar 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:0340 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Northern Solar 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.
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Solar 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.
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0340) has a Net Margin % of 14.99% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Northern Solar Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 13.53. Over the past decade, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 12.94 to 13.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd ranks #260 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 14.99% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 13.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.94 to a high of 13.97. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's value of 14.99% is 259.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd ranks #260 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd ranks #260 out of 1021 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Northern Solar Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's value of 14.99% is 259.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 12.94 to 13.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.53 vs. the industry median of 4.17, Northern Solar 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Net Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 4.17, based on 1,021 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. Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 14.99% is 259.5% 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 Northern Solar Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 14.99%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 13.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Solar Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0340) has a current Net Margin % of 14.99%. The current Net Margin % is 14.99%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 13.53 and 259.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.17. Northern Solar Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Northern Solar Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0340), the current Net Margin % is 14.99% 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.
Northern Solar Holdings Bhd Group is principally involved in the EPCC of solar PV systems, Generation of renewable energy, and O&M of solar PV equipment and systems. Its EPCC of solar PV systems involves the provision of engineering design and planning, procurement and supply, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of solar PV systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The Group owns, operates, and maintains rooftop solar PV systems that generate and sell electricity to NEM and SELCO consumers in Peninsular Malaysia. Its O&M of solar PV equipment and systems involves providing O&M services for solar PV equipment and systems installed in commercial, industrial, & residential buildings. The majority of revenue is derived from the EPCC of solar PV systems.
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