Astro Malaysia Holdings BhdXKLS:6399 +8.33% Net Margin % is 0.24% as of Apr. 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 9.75. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks better than 52.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6399'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 9.75 Max: 13.93
Current: 1.86
XKLS:6399's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.64% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs XKLS:6399: 1.86
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Astro Malaysia Holdings 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:6399 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Astro Malaysia Holdings 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astro Malaysia Holdings 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) has a Net Margin % of 0.24% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 9.75. Over the past decade, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.10 to 13.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #485 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.24% is 98% below median its 10-year median of 9.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 13.93. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 0.24% is 80.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #485 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #485 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 0.24% is 80.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.10 to 13.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.75 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Astro Malaysia Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.23, based on 1,024 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. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.24% is 80.4% 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 0.24%, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 9.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 67.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.24%, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 9.75 and 80.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399), the current Net Margin % is 0.24% 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd is an entertainment holding company operating in the diversified media industry. The company's business segments include Television, Radio, and others. The Television segment provides content, creation, and aggregation of media. Additionally, it provides magazine publication and distribution. The radio segment provides radio broadcasting services to customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue in Malaysia.
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