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What is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Net Margin %?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia BhdXKLS:2836 -0.25%81 Net Margin % is 14.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 13.02. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2836 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM19.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 86.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2836'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.09 Med: 13.02 Max: 16.62
Current: 16.5
XKLS:2836's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.12% of 209
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.09
vs XKLS:2836: 16.50
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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:2836 vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Net Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) has a Net Margin % of 14.02% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.02. Over the past decade, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.09 to 16.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #29 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Net Margin % of 14.02% is near median its 10-year median of 13.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.09 to a high of 16.62. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Margin % is 5.09. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's value of 14.02% is 175.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #29 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #29 out of 209 companies for Net Margin %. This places Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.09. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's value of 14.02% is 175.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.09 to 16.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.02 vs. the industry median of 5.09, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.09, based on 209 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. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Net Margin % of 14.02% is 175.4% 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Net Margin % is 14.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM19.38, compared to a current price of RM16.10 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.02 and 175.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 5.09. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836), the current Net Margin % is 14.02% 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 Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM16.10 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM19.38.
GuruFocus considers Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2836:
Net Margin %: 14.02% (near median its 10-year median of 13.02)
GF Value™: RM19.38 vs. price of RM16.10 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 175.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#29 of 209)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2836 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Business Description
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd produces and sells beer, stout, cider, shandy, and nonalcoholic malt beverages in Asia. The company produces its products in Malaysia, and nearly all sales are in Malaysia and Singapore. The company also exports products to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Carlsberg is the company's flagship brand. Other brands include Kronenbourg 1664, Somersby Ciders, Asahi Dry, Royal Stout, Skol, Jolly Shandy, Nutrimalt, Connor's Stout Porter, and Corona Extra. The company has three segments: Malaysia, Singapore, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Malaysia segment, which includes manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by entities in Malaysia.
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