Econpile Holdings BhdXKLS:5253 43 Net Margin % is 0.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5253 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, Econpile Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 67.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Econpile Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5253'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.16 Med: 1.61 Max: 14.62
Current: 1.33
XKLS:5253's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 67.21% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs XKLS:5253: 1.33
Econpile Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5253) 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.
Econpile Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Econpile Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Econpile Holdings 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:5253 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Econpile 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.
Econpile Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Econpile Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Econpile 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.
Econpile Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5253) has a Net Margin % of 0.50% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Econpile Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Econpile Holdings Bhd ranks #1187 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Econpile Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Econpile Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.50% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 1.61. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Econpile Holdings Bhd's value of 0.50% is 87.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Econpile Holdings Bhd ranks #1187 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Econpile Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Econpile Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Econpile Holdings Bhd ranks #1187 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places Econpile Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Econpile Holdings Bhd's value of 0.50% is 87.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Econpile Holdings 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 3.92, based on 1,766 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. Econpile Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.50% is 87.2% 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 Econpile Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Econpile Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 0.50%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Econpile Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econpile Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5253) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 67.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.50%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 87.2% below the Construction industry median of 3.92. Econpile Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Econpile Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5253), the current Net Margin % is 0.50% 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 Econpile Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5253) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Econpile Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 67.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35.
GuruFocus considers Econpile Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5253:
Net Margin %: 0.50% (69% below median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.12 (67.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.2% below the Construction median (#1187 of 1766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5253 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Econpile Holdings Bhd is engaged in piling and foundation works, providing essential substructure solutions that support construction, development, and infrastructure projects. Its core services include piling and foundation activities, supported by earth retaining systems, earthworks, various piling methods, and basement construction works. The Group operates as a single reportable segment focused on piling and foundation services, which is its main source of revenue, while other non-reportable segments include investment holding, rental of investment properties and machinery, and trading of machinery and related accessories. Operations are mainly concentrated in Malaysia, the key revenue-generating market, with limited activities in Cambodia.
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