Kimlun BhdXKLS:5171 -2.07%74 Net Margin % is 2.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 4.36. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5171 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,761 Construction companies, Kimlun Bhd ranks better than 56.33% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Kimlun Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM11 Mil. Kimlun Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM425 Mil. Therefore, Kimlun Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimlun Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5171'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.96 Med: 4.36 Max: 8.71
Current: 4.89
XKLS:5171's Net Margin % is ranked better than 56.33% of 1761
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs XKLS:5171: 4.89
Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) 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.
Kimlun Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Kimlun Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimlun 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:5171 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kimlun 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.
Kimlun Bhd Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kimlun Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimlun 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.
Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) has a Net Margin % of 2.65% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kimlun Bhd and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 4.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimlun Bhd ranks #769 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Kimlun Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Kimlun Bhd's current Net Margin % of 2.65% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.36. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Kimlun Bhd's value of 2.65% is 32.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimlun Bhd ranks #769 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimlun Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimlun Bhd's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kimlun Bhd ranks #769 out of 1761 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Kimlun Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Kimlun Bhd's value of 2.65% is 32.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.36 vs. the industry median of 3.90, Kimlun Bhd 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.90, based on 1,761 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. Kimlun Bhd's current Net Margin % of 2.65% is 32.1% 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 Kimlun Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimlun Bhd's current Net Margin % is 2.65%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimlun Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.72, compared to a current price of RM0.95 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.65%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.36 and 32.1% below the Construction industry median of 3.90. Kimlun Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171), the current Net Margin % is 2.65% 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 Kimlun Bhd (XKLS:5171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimlun Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.95 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.72.
GuruFocus considers Kimlun Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5171:
Net Margin %: 2.65% (39% below median its 10-year median of 4.36)
GF Value™: RM1.72 vs. price of RM0.95 (45.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.1% below the Construction median (#769 of 1761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kimlun Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based engineering and construction services provider company. It operates through four segments, namely Construction, Manufacturing and trading of construction materials, provision of quarry services, Investment holding, and Property development. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the construction segment. Geographically, the company earns its revenue in Malaysia and Singapore.
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