Hup Seng Industries BhdXKLS:5024 96 Net Margin % is 11.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 12.62. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5024 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks better than 85.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5024'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.2 Med: 12.62 Max: 17.3
Current: 12.64
XKLS:5024's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.71% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs XKLS:5024: 12.64
Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) 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.
Hup Seng Industries Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Hup Seng 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, Hup Seng 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.
Hup Seng Industries Bhd Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hup Seng 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.
Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) has a Net Margin % of 11.60% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hup Seng Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.62. Over the past decade, Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.20 to 17.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks #279 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % of 11.60% is near median its 10-year median of 12.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.20 to a high of 17.30. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's value of 11.60% is 231.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks #279 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hup Seng Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks #279 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hup Seng Industries Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's value of 11.60% is 231.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hup Seng Industries Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.20 to 17.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.62 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Hup Seng 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. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % of 11.60% is 231.9% 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 Hup Seng 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. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % is 11.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hup Seng Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.02, compared to a current price of RM0.97 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.62 and 231.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024), the current Net Margin % is 11.60% 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 Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hup Seng Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.97 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.02.
GuruFocus considers Hup Seng Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5024:
Net Margin %: 11.60% (near median its 10-year median of 12.62)
GF Value™: RM1.02 vs. price of RM0.97 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 231.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#279 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5024 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hup Seng Industries Bhd is engaged in the business of manufacture and sales of biscuits and coffee mix, and dealers in biscuits, confectionery and other foodstuff. Principally, it is involved in the production and sale of biscuits and confectionery food items as well as beverages. The company operates through three segments. Its Biscuit manufacturing segment manufactures and sells biscuits. The beverage manufacturing segment consists of wholesale coffee mix and all kinds of foodstuffs. Its Trading division segment markets and distributes biscuits, confectionery, and other foodstuffs. The company offers special cream crackers, cookies, cream sandwich biscuits, peanut butter sandwiches, and many more. Instant Coffeemix, Teas and Cereals, Rice crackers, and other products.
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