Malayan Cement BhdXKLS:3794 +0.47%75 Net Margin % is 20.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 451% above its 10-year median of 3.66. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3794 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks better than 85.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malayan Cement Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3794'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.05 Med: 3.66 Max: 17.58
Current: 17.58
XKLS:3794's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.47% of 406
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs XKLS:3794: 17.58
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Malayan Cement Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malayan Cement 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.
XKLS:3794 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Malayan Cement 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Malayan Cement Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malayan Cement 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.
Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) has a Net Margin % of 20.16% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors. This is 451% above median its historical median of 3.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #59 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Malayan Cement Bhd's current Net Margin % of 20.16% is 451% above median its 10-year median of 3.66. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 20.16% is 346% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #59 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malayan Cement Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Cement Bhd's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Malayan Cement Bhd ranks #59 out of 406 companies for Net Margin %. This places Malayan Cement Bhd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Malayan Cement Bhd's value of 20.16% is 346% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.66 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Malayan Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.52, based on 406 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. Malayan Cement Bhd's current Net Margin % of 20.16% is 346% 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 Malayan Cement Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malayan Cement Bhd's current Net Margin % is 20.16%, which is 451% above median its own 10-year median of 3.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Cement Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.51, compared to a current price of RM6.41 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 20.16%, which is 451% above median its 10-year median of 3.66 and 346% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Malayan Cement Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794), the current Net Margin % is 20.16% 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 Malayan Cement Bhd (XKLS:3794) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Cement Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.41 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.51.
GuruFocus considers Malayan Cement Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3794:
Net Margin %: 20.16% (451% above median its 10-year median of 3.66)
GF Value™: RM5.51 vs. price of RM6.41 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 346% above the Building Materials median (#59 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3794 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malayan Cement Bhd is a cement and building materials group in Malaysia and Singapore. It is a producer of cement, ready-mixed concrete, drymix, and quarry products, which are used in the residential and commercial building industry and also have various applications in infrastructure and other industries. The company's operating divisions are Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Cement segment which also includes its drymix and waste management business. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore.
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