The historical rank and industry rank for Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5098'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.06 Med: 0.57 Max: 5.16
Current: 0.32
XKLS:5098's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.85% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs XKLS:5098: 0.32
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Net Margin % Related Terms
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs 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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Net Margin % Chart
XKLS:5098 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs'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.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) has a Net Margin % of 0.10% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #405 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Net Margin % too high?
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' current Net Margin % of 0.10% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 0.10% is 94.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #405 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs ranks #405 out of 615 companies for Net Margin %. This places Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' value of 0.10% is 94.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs has consistently been below 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 615 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. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current Net Margin % of 0.10% is 94.6% below 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs's current Net Margin % is 0.10%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.39, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.10%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 94.6% below the Steel industry median of 1.86. Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098), the current Net Margin % is 0.10% 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 Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs (XKLS:5098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.39.
GuruFocus considers Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5098:
Net Margin %: 0.10% (82% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: RM0.39 vs. price of RM0.23 (41% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.6% below the Steel median (#405 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs Business Description
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd Shs engages in the manufacturing and marketing of high tensile steel bars, mild steel bars, and prime steel billets. These steel products are used in construction and infrastructure works. The company is organized in one business segment which is the Manufacturing of steel bars and billets. Geographically, the group has a business presence in Malaysia and Outside Malaysia, of which prime revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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