The historical rank and industry rank for PLB Engineering Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7055'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.63 Med: -1.33 Max: 9.86
Current: 9.86
XKLS:7055's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.4% of 1760
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs XKLS:7055: 9.86
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
PLB Engineering Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLB Engineering 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:7055 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, PLB Engineering Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) has a Net Margin % of 8.83% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #345 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
PLB Engineering Bhd's current Net Margin % is 8.83%. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 8.83% is 126.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #345 out of 1760 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PLB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLB Engineering Bhd's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #345 out of 1760 companies for Net Margin %. This places PLB Engineering Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 8.83% is 126.4% above this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.90, based on 1,760 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current Net Margin % of 8.83% is 126.4% 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 PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLB Engineering Bhd's current Net Margin % is 8.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.15, compared to a current price of RM0.85 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.83% and 126.4% above the Construction industry median of 3.90. PLB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055), the current Net Margin % is 8.83% as of Feb. 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.85 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.15.
GuruFocus considers PLB Engineering Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7055:
Net Margin %: 8.83%
GF Value™: RM1.15 vs. price of RM0.85 (26.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 126.4% above the Construction median (#345 of 1760)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based firm engaged in property development, construction, and related services. The company operates in four segments: Construction, which involves the construction of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings and renovation work; Property development, which comprises housing and property development; Investment holding, which includes investment holding and property letting; and the Solar energy segment, which comprises the generation of electricity from the solar plant. The majority of its revenue comes from the Construction Segment.
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