West River BhdXKLS:0353 -2.22%38 Net Margin % is 5.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 7.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0353 with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,763 Construction companies, West River Bhd ranks better than 62.17% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. West River Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.2 Mil. West River Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM39.6 Mil. Therefore, West River Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for West River Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0353'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.46 Med: 7.64 Max: 9.34
Current: 5.57
XKLS:0353's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.17% of 1763
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.87
vs XKLS:0353: 5.57
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) 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.
West River Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
West River Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West River 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:0353 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, West River 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.
West River Bhd Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, West River Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West River 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.
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a Net Margin % of 5.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on West River Bhd and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 7.64. Over the past decade, West River Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.46 to 9.34. According to the industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #667 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is West River Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
West River Bhd's current Net Margin % of 5.59% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 7.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.46 to a high of 9.34. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.87. West River Bhd's value of 5.59% is 44.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #667 out of 1763 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, West River Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West River Bhd's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #667 out of 1763 companies for Net Margin %. This puts West River Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.87. West River Bhd's value of 5.59% is 44.4% above this benchmark. Historically, West River Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.46 to 9.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.64 vs. the industry median of 3.87, West River 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.87, based on 1,763 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. West River Bhd's current Net Margin % of 5.59% is 44.4% 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 West River Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West River Bhd's current Net Margin % is 5.59%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 7.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West River Bhd stock overvalued right now?
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a current Net Margin % of 5.59%. The current Net Margin % is 5.59%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 7.64 and 44.4% above the Construction industry median of 3.87. West River Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 West River Bhd (XKLS:0353), the current Net Margin % is 5.59% 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.
West River Bhd is an M&E engineering services provider and it is principally involved in the Provision of integrated engineering solutions, including air conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems, electrical systems, fire protection systems, plumbing and sanitary systems, and security systems. It also manufactures electrical panels and distribution boards, to support its M&E engineering services projects and sale to third parties. The company principally operates in Malaysia. Its services involve projects in the private sector, such as the development or redevelopment of high-rise residential properties, mixed-use properties, commercial buildings and industrial buildings.
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