Batu Kawan BhdXKLS:1899 58 Net Margin % is 2.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 2.44. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1899 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM21.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks worse than 62.48% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Batu Kawan Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM165 Mil. Batu Kawan Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6,717 Mil. Therefore, Batu Kawan Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Batu Kawan Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1899'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 2.44 Max: 5.54
Current: 2.28
XKLS:1899's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 62.48% of 549
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs XKLS:1899: 2.28
Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) 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.
Batu Kawan Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Batu Kawan Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Batu Kawan 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Batu Kawan 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.
Batu Kawan Bhd Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Batu Kawan Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Batu Kawan 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.
Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) has a Net Margin % of 2.45% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Batu Kawan Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.44. Over the past decade, Batu Kawan Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.30 to 5.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #343 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Batu Kawan Bhd's current Net Margin % of 2.45% is near median its 10-year median of 2.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 5.54. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 2.45% is 40.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #343 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Batu Kawan Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Batu Kawan Bhd's Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Batu Kawan Bhd ranks #343 out of 549 companies for Net Margin %. This places Batu Kawan Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Batu Kawan Bhd's value of 2.45% is 40.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Batu Kawan Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.30 to 5.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.44 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Batu Kawan 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.09, based on 549 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. Batu Kawan Bhd's current Net Margin % of 2.45% is 40.1% 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 Batu Kawan Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Batu Kawan Bhd's current Net Margin % is 2.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM21.45, compared to a current price of RM21.48 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.44 and 40.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 4.09. Batu Kawan Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899), the current Net Margin % is 2.45% 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.
Is Batu Kawan Bhd (XKLS:1899) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Batu Kawan Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM21.48 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM21.45.
GuruFocus considers Batu Kawan Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1899:
Net Margin %: 2.45% (near median its 10-year median of 2.44)
GF Value™: RM21.45 vs. price of RM21.48 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.1% below the Conglomerates median (#343 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1899 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Batu Kawan Bhd is a holding company that focuses on harvesting palm trees and manufacturing and selling rubber and chemical products through its subsidiaries. The firm operates through four segments: plantation, manufacturing, property development, and investment holdings/others. The manufacturing segment generates majority revenue through selling a variety of chemical-based products, including oleochemicals, industrial amides, rubber gloves, and esters. The plantation segment generates the second portion of total revenue by cultivating and processing palm trees into both fresh fruit bunches and rubber products. Geographically, the firm operates in Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa, with the majority of its revenue generated from Asian and European countries.
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