CPE Technology BhdXKLS:5317 -3.80%46 Net Margin % is 16.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 18.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5317 with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, CPE Technology Bhd ranks better than 83.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPE Technology Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5317'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.71 Med: 18.27 Max: 24.43
Current: 11.71
XKLS:5317's Net Margin % is ranked better than 83.95% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs XKLS:5317: 11.71
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) 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.
CPE Technology Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
CPE Technology Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPE Technology 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:5317 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, CPE Technology 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.
CPE Technology Bhd Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, CPE Technology Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPE Technology 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.
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) has a Net Margin % of 16.55% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CPE Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.27. Over the past decade, CPE Technology Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.71 to 24.43. According to the industry distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #397 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is CPE Technology Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
CPE Technology Bhd's current Net Margin % of 16.55% is near median its 10-year median of 18.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.71 to a high of 24.43. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. CPE Technology Bhd's value of 16.55% is 513% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #397 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CPE Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPE Technology Bhd's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CPE Technology Bhd ranks #397 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places CPE Technology Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. CPE Technology Bhd's value of 16.55% is 513% above this benchmark. Historically, CPE Technology Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.71 to 24.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.27 vs. the industry median of 2.70, CPE Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,473 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. CPE Technology Bhd's current Net Margin % of 16.55% is 513% 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 CPE Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPE Technology Bhd's current Net Margin % is 16.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPE Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317) has a current Net Margin % of 16.55%. The current Net Margin % is 16.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.27 and 513% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. CPE Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 CPE Technology Bhd (XKLS:5317), the current Net Margin % is 16.55% 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.
CPE Technology Bhd is an investment holding company that focuses on manufacturing precision-machined parts and components through its subsidiaries. The company is involved in precision machining and mechanical sub-assembly, including CNC turning and milling, turn-mill, and finishing processes. It also engages in trading precision machine parts and components. The company uses computer numerically controlled machinery integrated with CAD/CAM software to manufacture parts and assemblies used in sectors such as consumer electronics and semiconductors, automotive components, health and science, among others. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, with the rest coming from Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and other regions.
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