Telekom Malaysia BhdXKLS:4863 +0.14%82 Net Margin % is 10.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 8.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4863 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Telekom Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 77.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4863'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 8.57 Max: 17.22
Current: 13.66
XKLS:4863's Net Margin % is ranked better than 77.45% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs XKLS:4863: 13.66
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) 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.
Telekom Malaysia Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Telekom Malaysia Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telekom Malaysia 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom 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.
Telekom Malaysia Bhd Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telekom 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.
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) has a Net Margin % of 10.96% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Telekom Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 8.57. Over the past decade, Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.30 to 17.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Telekom Malaysia Bhd ranks #83 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current Net Margin % of 10.96% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 8.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 17.22. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's value of 10.96% is 100.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telekom Malaysia Bhd ranks #83 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telekom Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telekom Malaysia Bhd ranks #83 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This places Telekom Malaysia Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's value of 10.96% is 100.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Telekom Malaysia Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.30 to 17.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.57 vs. the industry median of 5.46, Telekom 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 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. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current Net Margin % of 10.96% is 100.9% 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's current Net Margin % is 10.96%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 8.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telekom Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.82, compared to a current price of RM7.39 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.96%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 8.57 and 100.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. Telekom Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863), the current Net Margin % is 10.96% 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 Telekom Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:4863) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM7.39 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.82.
GuruFocus considers Telekom Malaysia Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4863:
Net Margin %: 10.96% (28% above median its 10-year median of 8.57)
GF Value™: RM6.82 vs. price of RM7.39 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#83 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4863 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telekom Malaysia Bhd is a telecommunications company. It generates revenue from the Internet and multimedia services, Data services, Voice services, Non-telecommunications related services, and Other telecommunications-related services, in which it generates the majority of its revenue from Internet and multimedia services. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure. The Group has identified a single reportable segment of providing fixed-mobile convergence services, which offers integrated broadband, mobile, and data services, digital content, as well as other solutions. It generates the vast majority of its revenue in Malaysia.
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