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KSL Holdings BhdXKLS:5038 -0.34%65 Net Margin % is 22.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 33.25. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5038 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,754 Real Estate companies, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks better than 78.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KSL Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5038'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.63 Med: 33.25 Max: 45.64
Current: 34.64
XKLS:5038's Net Margin % is ranked better than 78.28% of 1754
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 8.14
vs XKLS:5038: 34.64
KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) 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.
KSL Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
KSL Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSL Holdings 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.
KSL Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, KSL Holdings 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.
KSL Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, KSL Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSL Holdings 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.
KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) has a Net Margin % of 22.75% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on KSL Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 33.25. According to the industry distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #381 out of 1754 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is KSL Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
KSL Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 22.75% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 33.25. The Real Estate industry median Net Margin % is 8.14. KSL Holdings Bhd's value of 22.75% is 179.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #381 out of 1754 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KSL Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSL Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, KSL Holdings Bhd ranks #381 out of 1754 companies for Net Margin %. This places KSL Holdings Bhd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.14. KSL Holdings Bhd's value of 22.75% is 179.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.25 vs. the industry median of 8.14, KSL Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median Net Margin % among Real Estate companies is 8.14, based on 1,754 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. KSL Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 22.75% is 179.5% 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 KSL Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSL Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 22.75%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 33.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSL Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.15, compared to a current price of RM2.92 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.75%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 33.25 and 179.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 8.14. KSL Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038), the current Net Margin % is 22.75% 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 KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSL Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.92 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.15.
GuruFocus considers KSL Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5038:
Net Margin %: 22.75% (32% below median its 10-year median of 33.25)
GF Value™: RM2.15 vs. price of RM2.92 (35.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 179.5% above the Real Estate median (#381 of 1754)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KSL Holdings Bhd is a holding company. It is engaged in real estate services. The company has four reportable segments: Property development, Property investment, Investment holding, and Car park operation. Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Property investment includes an investment in real properties and hotels; Investment holding includes the provision of management services to the subsidiaries, and Car park operation includes car park management services. KSL derives the majority of its revenue from Property development.
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