UWC BhdXKLS:5292 -4.55%87 Net Margin % is 17.38% as of Apr. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 23.99. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5292 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, UWC Bhd ranks better than 87.17% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. UWC Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM26.3 Mil. UWC Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM151.5 Mil. Therefore, UWC Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 17.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UWC Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5292'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.26 Med: 23.99 Max: 32.12
Current: 14.05
XKLS:5292's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.17% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs XKLS:5292: 14.05
UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) 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.
UWC Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
UWC Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UWC 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:5292 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, UWC 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.
UWC Bhd Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, UWC Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UWC 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.
UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) has a Net Margin % of 17.38% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on UWC Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 23.99. Over the past decade, UWC Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.26 to 32.12. According to the industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #390 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is UWC Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
UWC Bhd's current Net Margin % of 17.38% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 23.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.26 to a high of 32.12. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. UWC Bhd's value of 17.38% is 282.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #390 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UWC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UWC Bhd's Net Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, UWC Bhd ranks #390 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This places UWC Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. UWC Bhd's value of 17.38% is 282.8% above this benchmark. Historically, UWC Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.26 to 32.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.99 vs. the industry median of 4.54, UWC 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.54, based on 3,039 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. UWC Bhd's current Net Margin % of 17.38% is 282.8% 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 UWC Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UWC Bhd's current Net Margin % is 17.38%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 23.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UWC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.56, compared to a current price of RM6.30 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.38%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 23.99 and 282.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.54. UWC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292), the current Net Margin % is 17.38% as of Apr. 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 UWC Bhd (XKLS:5292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UWC Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.30 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.56.
GuruFocus considers UWC Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5292:
Net Margin %: 17.38% (28% below median its 10-year median of 23.99)
GF Value™: RM5.56 vs. price of RM6.30 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 282.8% above the Industrial Products median (#390 of 3039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UWC Bhd is an investment holding company. The company operates in two segments: the Provision of precision sheet metal fabrication and value-added assembly services, the provision of precision machined components, and Investment holding. It provides fabrication services involving various processes of working with metal, such as cutting, forming, joining, and other associated processes to produce intermediate metal products, ranging from metal piece parts to precision machined components. The company sells its products to various industries such as Semiconductors, Life science & medical technology, and others. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, India, China, France, the Netherlands, and Others.
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