Southern Acids (M) BhdXKLS:5134 73 Net Margin % is 11.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 181% above its 10-year median of 4.16. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5134 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 552 Conglomerates companies, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks worse than 50.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5134'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5 Med: 4.16 Max: 8
Current: 4.07
XKLS:5134's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.91% of 552
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.225
vs XKLS:5134: 4.07
Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) 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.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Southern Acids (M) 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Southern Acids (M) 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.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Acids (M) 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.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) has a Net Margin % of 11.67% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. This is 181% above median its historical median of 4.16. Over the past decade, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.50 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #281 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Net Margin % of 11.67% is 181% above median its 10-year median of 4.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 8.00. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.23. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 11.67% is 176.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #281 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Acids (M) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Acids (M) Bhd's Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Southern Acids (M) Bhd ranks #281 out of 552 companies for Net Margin %. This places Southern Acids (M) Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.23. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's value of 11.67% is 176.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Acids (M) Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.50 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.16 vs. the industry median of 4.23, Southern Acids (M) 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.23, based on 552 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. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Net Margin % of 11.67% is 176.2% 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's current Net Margin % is 11.67%, which is 181% above median its own 10-year median of 4.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.89, compared to a current price of RM3.03 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.67%, which is 181% above median its 10-year median of 4.16 and 176.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 4.23. Southern Acids (M) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134), the current Net Margin % is 11.67% 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 Southern Acids (M) Bhd (XKLS:5134) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Acids (M) Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.03 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.89.
GuruFocus considers Southern Acids (M) Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5134:
Net Margin %: 11.67% (181% above median its 10-year median of 4.16)
GF Value™: RM2.89 vs. price of RM3.03 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 176.2% above the Conglomerates median (#281 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5134 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Acids (M) Bhd is an investment holding and the provision of a management service company. The company's operating segment includes Oleochemical; Healthcare; Milling and Cultivation and Investments and services. It generates maximum revenue from the Milling and Cultivation segment. The Oleochemical Segment is involved in the manufacturing and marketing of fatty acids and glycerine. Its Milling and Cultivation Segment is principally engaged in the processing of Fresh Fruit Bunches. Geographically, it has a presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, America, and Other Countries.
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