The historical rank and industry rank for Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3778'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.12 Med: 0.28 Max: 6.06
Current: -0.14
XKLS:3778's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 71.1% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs XKLS:3778: -0.14
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Melewar Industrial Group 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:3778 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Melewar Industrial Group 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melewar Industrial Group 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.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) has a Net Margin % of -0.62% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Melewar Industrial Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #438 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current Net Margin % is -0.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #438 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd ranks #438 out of 616 companies for Net Margin %. This places Melewar Industrial Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 616 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. 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's current Net Margin % is -0.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melewar Industrial Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.62%. Melewar Industrial Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778), the current Net Margin % is -0.62% 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 Melewar Industrial Group Bhd (XKLS:3778) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melewar Industrial Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Melewar Industrial Group Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3778:
Net Margin %: -0.62%
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.13 (37.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3778 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melewar Industrial Group Bhd along with its subsidiaries, operates in four reportable segments. The Steel Tube segment is in the business of manufacturing and sales of steel pipes and tubes. The Cold Rolled Coil segment is in the business of manufacturing and sales of cold-rolled coils. The investment holding segment refers to companies with investments in subsidiaries and companies with investments in quoted and unquoted equity securities. Others comprise companies involved in the food, trade-retail business, modular construction, and metal scraps trading businesses. It generates maximum revenue from the Cold rolled coil segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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