Hartalega Holdings BhdXKLS:5168 -2.88%76 Net Margin % is 7.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 15.18. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5168 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Hartalega Holdings Bhd ranks better than 55.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hartalega Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5168'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.76 Med: 15.18 Max: 43.04
Current: 4.82
XKLS:5168's Net Margin % is ranked better than 55.42% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs XKLS:5168: 4.82
Hartalega Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5168) 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.
Hartalega Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Hartalega Holdings 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.
XKLS:5168 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hartalega 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.
Hartalega Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hartalega Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hartalega 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.
Hartalega Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5168) has a Net Margin % of 7.85% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hartalega Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 15.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Hartalega Holdings Bhd ranks #707 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is Hartalega Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Hartalega Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 7.85% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 15.18. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Hartalega Holdings Bhd's value of 7.85% is 101% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hartalega Holdings Bhd ranks #707 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hartalega Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hartalega Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hartalega Holdings Bhd ranks #707 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Hartalega Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Hartalega Holdings Bhd's value of 7.85% is 101% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.18 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Hartalega 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,586 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. Hartalega Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 7.85% is 101% 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 Hartalega Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hartalega Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 7.85%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 15.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hartalega Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hartalega Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5168) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.24, compared to a current price of RM1.01 — trading 54.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.85%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 15.18 and 101% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Hartalega Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Hartalega Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5168), the current Net Margin % is 7.85% 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 Hartalega Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hartalega Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.01 is trading 54.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.24.
GuruFocus considers Hartalega Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5168:
Net Margin %: 7.85% (48% below median its 10-year median of 15.18)
GF Value™: RM2.24 vs. price of RM1.01 (54.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101% above the Chemicals median (#707 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hartalega Holdings Bhd is a holding company whose subsidiaries manufacture and sell a variety of nitrile, Polyisoprene, Polychloroprene, and latex gloves. The company's gloves are used in laboratories and healthcare facilities. The company organizes its segments based on geography: North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Malaysia, the Middle East, and Others. More revenue comes from the North America segment than from any other.
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