LFE BhdXKLS:7170 -7.14%53 Net Margin % is 8.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 348% above its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7170 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, LFE Bhd ranks better than 75.42% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. LFE Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.9 Mil. LFE Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM34.3 Mil. Therefore, LFE Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LFE Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7170'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.99 Med: 1.91 Max: 16.47
Current: 8.28
XKLS:7170's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.42% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs XKLS:7170: 8.28
LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) 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.
LFE Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
LFE Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LFE 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:7170 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, LFE 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.
LFE Bhd Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, LFE Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LFE 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.
LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) has a Net Margin % of 8.56% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on LFE Bhd and its competitors. This is 348% above median its historical median of 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #434 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is LFE Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
LFE Bhd's current Net Margin % of 8.56% is 348% above median its 10-year median of 1.91. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. LFE Bhd's value of 8.56% is 118.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #434 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LFE Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LFE Bhd's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, LFE Bhd ranks #434 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places LFE Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. LFE Bhd's value of 8.56% is 118.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 3.92, LFE 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 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. LFE Bhd's current Net Margin % of 8.56% is 118.4% 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 LFE Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LFE Bhd's current Net Margin % is 8.56%, which is 348% above median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LFE Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.56%, which is 348% above median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 118.4% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. LFE Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170), the current Net Margin % is 8.56% 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 LFE Bhd (XKLS:7170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LFE Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26.
GuruFocus considers LFE Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7170:
Net Margin %: 8.56% (348% above median its 10-year median of 1.91)
GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.13 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 118.4% above the Construction median (#434 of 1766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LFE Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based company. The operating segment of the company are Construction, Mechanical and Electrical, and Property development, and Others. Geographically, the group operates in Malaysia. It earns the majority of its revenue from the construction, mechanical, and electrical segment.
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