Lotus Circular BHDXKLS:7234 36 Net Margin % is 5.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 202% above its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7234 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lotus Circular BHD ranks worse than 53.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lotus Circular BHD's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7234'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.11 Med: 1.88 Max: 7.66
Current: 1.91
XKLS:7234's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 53.19% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs XKLS:7234: 1.91
Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) 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.
Lotus Circular BHD Net Margin % Related Terms
Lotus Circular BHD Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus Circular 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:7234 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Lotus Circular 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.
Lotus Circular BHD Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lotus Circular BHD's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Circular 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.
Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) has a Net Margin % of 5.68% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lotus Circular BHD and its competitors. This is 202% above median its historical median of 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #600 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Lotus Circular BHD's Net Margin % too high?
Lotus Circular BHD's current Net Margin % of 5.68% is 202% above median its 10-year median of 1.88. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Lotus Circular BHD's value of 5.68% is 143.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #600 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lotus Circular BHD has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Circular BHD's Net Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lotus Circular BHD ranks #600 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lotus Circular BHD in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Lotus Circular BHD's value of 5.68% is 143.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Lotus Circular 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 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. Lotus Circular BHD's current Net Margin % of 5.68% is 143.8% 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 Lotus Circular BHD and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Circular BHD's current Net Margin % is 5.68%, which is 202% above median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Circular BHD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.68%, which is 202% above median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 143.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Lotus Circular BHD's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 9 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 Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234), the current Net Margin % is 5.68% 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 Lotus Circular BHD (XKLS:7234) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Circular BHD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers Lotus Circular BHD to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7234:
Net Margin %: 5.68% (202% above median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.30 (28.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 143.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#600 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7234 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotus Circular BHD is an investment holding company. The company segment includes Retailing, Investment Holding, and Waste Recycling. It generates maximum revenue from the Retailing segment. The retailing segment is involved in the trading and retailing of leather products, apparel, and accessories. The investment holding segment is involved in investment holding, and the Waste recycling segment is involved in the waste recycling business. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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