Gas Malaysia BhdXKLS:5209 -0.96%77 Net Margin % is 5.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 4.17. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5209 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 64.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gas Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5209'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.76 Med: 4.17 Max: 5.49
Current: 5.29
XKLS:5209's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.87% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.71
vs XKLS:5209: 5.29
Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) 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.
Gas Malaysia Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Gas Malaysia Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gas Malaysia 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:5209 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Gas Malaysia 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.
Gas Malaysia Bhd Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Gas Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gas Malaysia 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.
Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) has a Net Margin % of 5.83% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gas Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 4.17. Over the past decade, Gas Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.76 to 5.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks #325 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Gas Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Gas Malaysia Bhd's current Net Margin % of 5.83% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 4.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.76 to a high of 5.49. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.71. Gas Malaysia Bhd's value of 5.83% is 33.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks #325 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gas Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gas Malaysia Bhd's Net Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks #325 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places Gas Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.71. Gas Malaysia Bhd's value of 5.83% is 33.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Gas Malaysia Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.76 to 5.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.17 vs. the industry median of 8.71, Gas Malaysia 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.71, 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. Gas Malaysia Bhd's current Net Margin % of 5.83% is 33.1% 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gas Malaysia Bhd's current Net Margin % is 5.83%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 4.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gas Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.66, compared to a current price of RM5.15 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.83%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 4.17 and 33.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.71. Gas Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209), the current Net Margin % is 5.83% 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM5.15 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.66.
GuruFocus considers Gas Malaysia Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5209:
Net Margin %: 5.83% (40% above median its 10-year median of 4.17)
GF Value™: RM3.66 vs. price of RM5.15 (40.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#325 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5209 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gas Malaysia Bhd is engaged in the sale, marketing, and distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, as well as the development, operation, and maintenance of the Natural Gas Distribution System (NGDS) in Peninsular Malaysia. The company segments its operations into Natural Gas & LPG and Others. Nearly all of Gas Malaysia's revenue is derived from its Natural Gas and LPG division. Its revenue is mainly derived from the sales of natural gas to industrial, commercial, and residential customers. The group sells gas to customers in various forms, namely natural gas, LPG, and CNG.
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