Leon Fuat BhdXKLS:5232 +7.35%42 Net Margin % is 1.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 4.13. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5232 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks worse than 52.92% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Leon Fuat Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4.0 Mil. Leon Fuat Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM214.8 Mil. Therefore, Leon Fuat Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Leon Fuat Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5232'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81 Med: 4.13 Max: 15.34
Current: 1.55
XKLS:5232's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.92% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs XKLS:5232: 1.55
Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) 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.
Leon Fuat Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Leon Fuat Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leon Fuat 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:5232 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Leon Fuat 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.
Leon Fuat Bhd Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Leon Fuat Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leon Fuat 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.
Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) has a Net Margin % of 1.88% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Leon Fuat Bhd and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 4.13. Over the past decade, Leon Fuat Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.81 to 15.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks #326 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Leon Fuat Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Leon Fuat Bhd's current Net Margin % of 1.88% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 4.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 15.34. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Leon Fuat Bhd's value of 1.88% is 1.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks #326 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leon Fuat Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leon Fuat Bhd's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Leon Fuat Bhd ranks #326 out of 616 companies for Net Margin %. This places Leon Fuat Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Leon Fuat Bhd's value of 1.88% is 1.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Leon Fuat Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.81 to 15.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.13 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Leon Fuat 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 616 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. Leon Fuat Bhd's current Net Margin % of 1.88% is 1.1% 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 Leon Fuat Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leon Fuat Bhd's current Net Margin % is 1.88%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 4.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leon Fuat Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.37 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.88%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 4.13 and 1.1% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. Leon Fuat Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 10 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 Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232), the current Net Margin % is 1.88% 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 Leon Fuat Bhd (XKLS:5232) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leon Fuat Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.37 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46.
GuruFocus considers Leon Fuat Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5232:
Net Margin %: 1.88% (54% below median its 10-year median of 4.13)
GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.37 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.1% above the Steel median (#326 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leon Fuat Bhd is engaged in cutting, levelling, shearing, profiling, bending, and finishing, along with the production of expanded metal, perforated metal, and welded steel pipes. The company operates in three reportable segments: Trading of steel products, which includes trading of flat carbon steel products, other flat steel products, long carbon steel products, and other long steel products; Processing and/or manufacturing of steel products, which includes processing of flat carbon steel products, other flat steel products, long carbon steel products, and other long steel products; and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the processing and/or manufacturing of steel products. Revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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