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Chin Hin Group BhdXKLS:5273 73 Net Margin % is 2.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 2.80. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5273 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks worse than 56.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chin Hin Group Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5273'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71 Med: 2.8 Max: 7.08
Current: 2.7
XKLS:5273's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 56.05% of 405
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs XKLS:5273: 2.70
Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) 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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Chin Hin Group Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chin Hin Group 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:5273 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Chin Hin Group 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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Chin Hin Group Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chin Hin Group 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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) has a Net Margin % of 2.19% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chin Hin Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 2.80. Over the past decade, Chin Hin Group Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.71 to 7.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #227 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Chin Hin Group Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Net Margin % of 2.19% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 7.08. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.40. Chin Hin Group Bhd's value of 2.19% is 50.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #227 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chin Hin Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chin Hin Group Bhd's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #227 out of 405 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chin Hin Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.40. Chin Hin Group Bhd's value of 2.19% is 50.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Chin Hin Group Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.71 to 7.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.80 vs. the industry median of 4.40, Chin Hin Group 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 Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.40, based on 405 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. Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Net Margin % of 2.19% is 50.2% 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Net Margin % is 2.19%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chin Hin Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.64, compared to a current price of RM2.10 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.19%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.80 and 50.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 4.40. Chin Hin Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273), the current Net Margin % is 2.19% 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Hin Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.10 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.64.
GuruFocus considers Chin Hin Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5273:
Net Margin %: 2.19% (22% below median its 10-year median of 2.80)
GF Value™: RM3.64 vs. price of RM2.10 (42.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.2% below the Building Materials median (#227 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5273 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chin Hin Group Bhd is an integrated builder conglomerate delivering end-to end solutions across Malaysia and the region, from upstream activities such as building materials manufacturing, to downstream activities including construction engineering, property development, and home & living solutions. The company's segments include Investment holding and management services, Building material division, Vehicle division, Kitchen and wardrobe system, Interior fit-out works, Property development division, and Construction division. Geographically the company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand with Majority of the revenue derived from Malaysia.
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