The historical rank and industry rank for Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5797'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.49 Med: 3.65 Max: 20.32
Current: -0.52
XKLS:5797's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 73.28% of 610
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.865
vs XKLS:5797: -0.52
Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd (XKLS:5797) 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.
Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:5797 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Choo Bee Metal Industries 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.
Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choo Bee Metal Industries 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.
Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd (XKLS:5797) has a Net Margin % of 0.35% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 3.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd ranks #447 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.35% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 3.65. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.87. Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd's value of 0.35% is 81.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd ranks #447 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd ranks #447 out of 610 companies for Net Margin %. This places Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.87. Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd's value of 0.35% is 81.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.65 vs. the industry median of 1.87, Choo Bee Metal Industries 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.87, based on 610 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. Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.35% is 81.2% 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 Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % is 0.35%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd (XKLS:5797) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.35%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 3.65 and 81.2% below the Steel industry median of 1.87. Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd (XKLS:5797), the current Net Margin % is 0.35% 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 Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd (XKLS:5797) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65.
GuruFocus considers Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5797:
Net Margin %: 0.35% (90% below median its 10-year median of 3.65)
GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.50 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.2% below the Steel median (#447 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5797 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd Business Description
Choo Bee Metal Industries Bhd is principally engaged in the processing of steel coils into steel products, fabrication of steel products and trading of hardware products. It wholly owned and are mainly involved in dealing and trading of hardware and construction materials. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of flat-based steel products from Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled coils, providing processing services. It is organized into trading which Dealing in hardware and construction materials and manufacturing segments which is Processing of steel coils into steel products and fabrication of steel products, in which the Trading segments derive the majority of its revenue. Geographically it has presence in Malaysia, Asia other than Malaysia, of which majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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