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Scientex BhdXKLS:4731 93 Net Margin % is 12.72% as of Apr. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 10.94. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Scientex Bhd ranks better than 90.86% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Scientex Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM142 Mil. Scientex Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM1,118 Mil. Therefore, Scientex Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 12.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scientex Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4731'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.28 Med: 10.94 Max: 12.51
Current: 12.49
XKLS:4731's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.86% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.575
vs XKLS:4731: 12.49
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) 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.
Scientex Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Scientex Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scientex 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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Scientex 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.
Scientex Bhd Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Scientex Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scientex 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.
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a Net Margin % of 12.72% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 10.94. Over the past decade, Scientex Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 10.28 to 12.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #36 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Scientex Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Scientex Bhd's current Net Margin % of 12.72% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 10.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.28 to a high of 12.51. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.58. Scientex Bhd's value of 12.72% is 255.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #36 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's Net Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #36 out of 394 companies for Net Margin %. This places Scientex Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.58. Scientex Bhd's value of 12.72% is 255.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Scientex Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 10.28 to 12.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.94 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Scientex 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.58, based on 394 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. Scientex Bhd's current Net Margin % of 12.72% is 255.8% 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientex Bhd's current Net Margin % is 12.72%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 10.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.31, compared to a current price of RM3.70 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.72%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 10.94 and 255.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.58. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current Net Margin % is 12.72% as of Apr. 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.70 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.31.
GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:
Net Margin %: 12.72% (16% above median its 10-year median of 10.94)
GF Value™: RM4.31 vs. price of RM3.70 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 255.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#36 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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