PBA Holdings BhdXKLS:5041 -1.50%80 Net Margin % is 27.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 12.42. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5041 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks better than 88.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PBA Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5041'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.9 Med: 12.42 Max: 27.32
Current: 22.85
XKLS:5041's Net Margin % is ranked better than 88.22% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs XKLS:5041: 22.85
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
PBA Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBA 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.
XKLS:5041 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, PBA 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PBA Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PBA 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) has a Net Margin % of 27.28% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 12.42. According to the industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #59 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
PBA Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 27.28% is 120% above median its 10-year median of 12.42. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 27.28% is 210% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #59 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PBA Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBA Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #59 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places PBA Holdings Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 27.28% is 210% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.42 vs. the industry median of 8.80, PBA 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 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. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 27.28% is 210% 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 27.28%, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 12.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.29, compared to a current price of RM1.97 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 27.28%, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 12.42 and 210% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. PBA Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041), the current Net Margin % is 27.28% 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.97 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.29.
GuruFocus considers PBA Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5041:
Net Margin %: 27.28% (120% above median its 10-year median of 12.42)
GF Value™: RM2.29 vs. price of RM1.97 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 210% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#59 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBA Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Its primary business is to sustain continuous good water supply in Penang. With population growth and increasing socio-economic development, It has to employ holistic water supply management strategies. It manage both water demand and supply in a water-stressed state. The group has one reportable segment, which is the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. The company operated solely in Penang, Malaysia. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, and supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. It operates geographically in Malaysia.
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