The historical rank and industry rank for EP Manufacturing Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7773'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.34 Med: -2.45 Max: 3.13
Current: 1.73
XKLS:7773's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 62.42% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.19
vs XKLS:7773: 1.73
EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773) 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.
EP Manufacturing Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
EP Manufacturing Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EP Manufacturing 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, EP Manufacturing 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.
EP Manufacturing Bhd Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, EP Manufacturing Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EP Manufacturing 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.
EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773) has a Net Margin % of 0.97% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on EP Manufacturing Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EP Manufacturing Bhd ranks #827 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is EP Manufacturing Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
EP Manufacturing Bhd's current Net Margin % is 0.97%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.19. EP Manufacturing Bhd's value of 0.97% is 69.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EP Manufacturing Bhd ranks #827 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EP Manufacturing 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 EP Manufacturing Bhd's Net Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, EP Manufacturing Bhd ranks #827 out of 1325 companies for Net Margin %. This places EP Manufacturing Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.19. EP Manufacturing Bhd's value of 0.97% is 69.6% below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.19, based on 1,325 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. EP Manufacturing Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.97% is 69.6% below 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 EP Manufacturing Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EP Manufacturing Bhd's current Net Margin % is 0.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EP Manufacturing Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.48, compared to a current price of RM0.43 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.97% and 69.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.19. EP Manufacturing Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773), the current Net Margin % is 0.97% 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 EP Manufacturing Bhd (XKLS:7773) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EP Manufacturing Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.43 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.48.
GuruFocus considers EP Manufacturing Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7773:
Net Margin %: 0.97%
GF Value™: RM0.48 vs. price of RM0.43 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#827 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7773 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EP Manufacturing Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the Automotive sector. It includes the manufacturing of metal-based and plastic-based automotive components and the distribution of automotive parts. It supplies its products mainly to Honda, Perodua, Proton, KIA, Mazda, Proton, and Toyota. Its products include Inner Body Panels and Assemblies, Intake Air Fuel Modules, Chassis Assemblies, Fuel Rail Assemblies, Corner Modules, Automotive Accessories, Rear Axle Modules, Fuel Tank Modules, and other related products. It has operations in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, with the majority of the revenue generated from Malaysia.
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