The historical rank and industry rank for Star Media Group Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6084'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.74 Med: 2.48 Max: 26.98
Current: -6.97
XKLS:6084's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 68.18% of 1012
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.255
vs XKLS:6084: -6.97
Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) 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.
Star Media Group Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Star Media Group Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Media 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Star Media 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.
Star Media Group Bhd Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Star Media Group Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Media 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.
Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) has a Net Margin % of -21.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Star Media Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #690 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Star Media Group Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Star Media Group Bhd's current Net Margin % is -21.59%. Based on the distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #690 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Media Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Media Group Bhd's Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #690 out of 1012 companies for Net Margin %. This places Star Media Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.26. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.26, based on 1,012 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. 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 Star Media Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Media Group Bhd's current Net Margin % is -21.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Media Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -21.59%. Star Media Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084), the current Net Margin % is -21.59% 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36.
GuruFocus considers Star Media Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6084:
Net Margin %: -21.59%
GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.28 (23.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6084 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Media Group Bhd publishes, prints, and distributes newspapers and advertisements in print and electronic media. The company operates in three reportable segments: Print, digital and events which is engaged in the publication and distribution of newspapers, magazines, and electronic media and online portal and provision of event organizing management; Broadcasting which operates wireless broadcasting stations; and the Property development and investment segment which develops commercial properties and invests in real estate. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Print, digital and events segment. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from The United States of America, Singapore, United Kingdom and other regions.
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