What is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Net Margin %?
Dutch Lady Milk Industries BhdXKLS:3026 85 Net Margin % is 7.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 8.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3026 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM30.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks better than 69.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3026'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.45 Med: 8.27 Max: 21.87
Current: 7.1
XKLS:3026's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.77% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs XKLS:3026: 7.10
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) 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.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) has a Net Margin % of 7.53% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.27. Over the past decade, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.45 to 21.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #590 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % of 7.53% is near median its 10-year median of 8.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.45 to a high of 21.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's value of 7.53% is 115.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #590 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd ranks #590 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's value of 7.53% is 115.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.45 to 21.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.27 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Dutch Lady Milk Industries 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 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. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % of 7.53% is 115.5% 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % is 7.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM30.97, compared to a current price of RM32.60 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.27 and 115.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026), the current Net Margin % is 7.53% 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 Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (XKLS:3026) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM32.60 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM30.97.
GuruFocus considers Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3026:
Net Margin %: 7.53% (near median its 10-year median of 8.27)
GF Value™: RM30.97 vs. price of RM32.60 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#590 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3026 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd Business Description
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that manufactures and distributes a wide range of dairy products, such as specialized powders for infants and growing-up children, liquid milk in different packaging formats, and yogurts. The Company markets these products under various brand names such as Dutch Lady, Dutch Baby, Frisolac, Friso Gold, and Dutch Lady PureFarm.
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