PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) Net Margin %: -13.42% (As of Mar. 2026)


What is PBS Bhd Net Margin %?

PBS Bhd XKLS:5231 -5.00% Net Margin % is -13.42% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, PBS Bhd ranks better than 56.05% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. PBS Bhd's Net Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.21 Mil. PBS Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.58 Mil. Therefore, PBS Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.42%.

The historical rank and industry rank for PBS Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5231' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -240.4   Med: 0.92   Max: 279.09
Current: 5.04

XKLS:5231's Net Margin % is ranked better than
56.05% of 1074 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83 vs XKLS:5231: 5.04

PBS Bhd  (XKLS:5231) 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.

PBS Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms

PBS Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PBS 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.

PBS Bhd Net Margin % Chart

PBS Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Margin %
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PBS Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.59 145.55 13.00 -173.42 -13.42

XKLS:5231 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, PBS 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.

PBS Bhd Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PBS Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PBS Bhd's Net Margin % falls into.


PBS Bhd Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

PBS Bhd's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.931/11.734
=7.93 %

PBS Bhd's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.212/1.58
=-13.42 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -13.42% mean?
PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) has a Net Margin % of -13.42% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PBS Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PBS Bhd ranks #472 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is PBS Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
PBS Bhd's current Net Margin % is -13.42%. Based on the distribution chart, PBS Bhd ranks #472 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does PBS Bhd's Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PBS Bhd ranks #472 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This puts PBS Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. 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 PBS Bhd and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBS Bhd's current Net Margin % is -13.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBS Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.06, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 58.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -13.42%. 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 PBS Bhd (XKLS:5231), the current Net Margin % is -13.42% 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.

PBS Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, Jalan Pemaju U1/15, Unit A-10-02, Level 10, Empire Tower Office, Empire Subang, Subang Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47500
PBS Bhd is engaged in the distribution of stationery and office products and investment holding. The Group operates mainly as a distributor for the Pelikan brand and distributes Pelikan-branded Fine Writing and Stationery in Malaysia, Singapore, China/Taiwan, Thailand and Greece. The Group is organised into two main geographical units: Rest of the World and Asia.