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Eckem Holdings BhdXKLS:0463 10 Net Margin % is 11.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 12.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0463 with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Eckem Holdings Bhd ranks better than 80.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eckem Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0463'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.35 Med: 12.22 Max: 18.47
Current: 11.58
XKLS:0463's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.76% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs XKLS:0463: 11.58
Eckem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0463) 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.
Eckem Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Eckem Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eckem Holdings 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.
Eckem Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Chart
Eckem Holdings Bhd Annual Data
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Net Margin %
11.35
18.47
12.85
11.58
Eckem Holdings Bhd Semi-Annual Data
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11.35
18.47
12.85
11.58
XKLS:0463 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eckem 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.
Eckem Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Eckem Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eckem 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.
Eckem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0463) has a Net Margin % of 11.58% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Eckem Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.22. Over the past decade, Eckem Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.35 to 18.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Eckem Holdings Bhd ranks #304 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Eckem Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Eckem Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 11.58% is near median its 10-year median of 12.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.35 to a high of 18.47. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Eckem Holdings Bhd's value of 11.58% is 195.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eckem Holdings Bhd ranks #304 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eckem Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eckem Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eckem Holdings Bhd ranks #304 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Eckem Holdings Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Eckem Holdings Bhd's value of 11.58% is 195.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Eckem Holdings Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.35 to 18.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.22 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Eckem 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.92, 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. Eckem Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 11.58% is 195.4% 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 Eckem Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eckem Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 11.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eckem Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Eckem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0463) has a current Net Margin % of 11.58%. The current Net Margin % is 11.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.22 and 195.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. Eckem Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 Eckem Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0463), the current Net Margin % is 11.58% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Eckem Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally focused on the distribution, sales and application formulation of specialty industrial chemical products as well as manufacturing and trading of rubber products. Its offerings include Additives, Resins, Pigments, Fillers, and Rubber Products. The company has two reportable segments as follows: (i) Trading - involved in distribution, sales and application formulation of specialty industrial chemical products, and (ii) Manufacturing - involved in manufacturing and trading of rubber products. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Trading segment. Geographically, the company operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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