Polymer Link Holdings BhdXKLS:0381 46 Net Margin % is 3.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 10.95. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0381 with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 73.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0381'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.29 Med: 10.95 Max: 13.38
Current: -0.29
XKLS:0381's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 73.8% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs XKLS:0381: -0.29
Polymer Link Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0381) 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.
Polymer Link Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Polymer Link 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:0381 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Polymer Link 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.
Polymer Link Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polymer Link 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.
Polymer Link Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0381) has a Net Margin % of 3.85% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Polymer Link Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 10.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd ranks #1166 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 3.85% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 10.95. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's value of 3.85% is 1.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd ranks #1166 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Polymer Link Holdings Bhd ranks #1166 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Polymer Link Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's value of 3.85% is 1.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.95 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Polymer Link Holdings 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,580 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. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 3.85% is 1.4% 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 Polymer Link Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 3.85%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 10.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polymer Link Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Polymer Link Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0381) has a current Net Margin % of 3.85%. The current Net Margin % is 3.85%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 10.95 and 1.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Polymer Link Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Polymer Link Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0381), the current Net Margin % is 3.85% 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.
Polymer Link Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the manufacturing and supply of plastic materials to customers across a wide range of industries and international markets. The company's Business segments are: i) Manufacturing: Manufacturing of compounded plastic powder and non-compounded plastic powder, ii) Trading: Trading and servicing of air compressors systems, iii) Investment holding and others: Others include the trading of premium grade lubricants. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company's principal markets are the Philippines, India, Malaysia and Australia, with the maximum revenue generated from Philippines.
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