Astino BhdXKLS:7162 51 Net Margin % is 9.32% as of Jan. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 5.65. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7162 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, Astino Bhd ranks better than 61.67% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Astino Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM16.1 Mil. Astino Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was RM172.7 Mil. Therefore, Astino Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 9.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astino Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7162'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.06 Med: 5.65 Max: 10.98
Current: 7.01
XKLS:7162's Net Margin % is ranked better than 61.67% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs XKLS:7162: 7.01
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) 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.
Astino Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Astino Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astino 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:7162 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Astino 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.
Astino Bhd Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Astino Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astino 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.
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) has a Net Margin % of 9.32% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Astino Bhd and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 5.65. Over the past decade, Astino Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.06 to 10.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #156 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Astino Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Astino Bhd's current Net Margin % of 9.32% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 5.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.06 to a high of 10.98. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Astino Bhd's value of 9.32% is 106.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #156 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Astino Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astino Bhd's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #156 out of 407 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Astino Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Astino Bhd's value of 9.32% is 106.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Astino Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.06 to 10.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.65 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Astino 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 a Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.52, based on 407 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. Astino Bhd's current Net Margin % of 9.32% is 106.2% 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astino Bhd's current Net Margin % is 9.32%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 5.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astino Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.52 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.32%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 5.65 and 106.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Astino Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162), the current Net Margin % is 9.32% as of Jan. 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.52 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58.
GuruFocus considers Astino Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7162:
Net Margin %: 9.32% (65% above median its 10-year median of 5.65)
GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.52 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106.2% above the Building Materials median (#156 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astino Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of metal building materials and other steel products. Its main product is metal roofing, c-purlin, small c-purlin, truss and batten, piping, scaffolding, slitting and leveling coil, etc. The group operates principally in Malaysia and generates revenue from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Others.
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