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UMS Holdings BhdXKLS:7137 81 Net Margin % is 5.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 6.06. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7137 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks better than 74.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for UMS Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7137'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.37 Med: 6.06 Max: 10.6
Current: 6.69
XKLS:7137's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.68% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.005
vs XKLS:7137: 6.69
UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
UMS Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UMS Holdings 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:7137 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, UMS 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, UMS Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UMS 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.
UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) has a Net Margin % of 5.89% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.06. Over the past decade, UMS Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.37 to 10.60. According to the industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #40 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
UMS Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 5.89% is near median its 10-year median of 6.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 10.60. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.01. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 5.89% is 96% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #40 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, UMS Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UMS Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, UMS Holdings Bhd ranks #40 out of 158 companies for Net Margin %. This puts UMS Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.01. UMS Holdings Bhd's value of 5.89% is 96% above this benchmark. Historically, UMS Holdings Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.37 to 10.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.06 vs. the industry median of 3.01, UMS Holdings 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.01, based on 158 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. UMS Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % of 5.89% is 96% 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 UMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UMS Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is 5.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UMS Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.96, compared to a current price of RM1.70 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.06 and 96% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.01. UMS Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137), the current Net Margin % is 5.89% 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 UMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7137) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMS Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.70 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.96.
GuruFocus considers UMS Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7137:
Net Margin %: 5.89% (near median its 10-year median of 6.06)
GF Value™: RM1.96 vs. price of RM1.70 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96% above the Industrial Distribution median (#40 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7137 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UMS Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates in three segments based on geographical location: Malaysia (which includes Southern, East Coast, Central of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia); and Singapore. Its revenue is derived from the distribution of mechanical power transmission and material handling products and systems and industrial spare parts. It serves different industries such as palm oil, rubber, power generation, quarrying & cement industries, latex glove manufacturing, and electrical & electronic industries.
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