Wavefront BhdXKLS:8176 -4.17%36 Net Margin % is 0.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8176 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Wavefront Bhd ranks worse than 69.5% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Wavefront Bhd's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.1 Mil. Wavefront Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM78.3 Mil. Therefore, Wavefront Bhd's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wavefront Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8176'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.79 Med: 0.91 Max: 4.36
Current: -1.26
XKLS:8176's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 69.5% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs XKLS:8176: -1.26
Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) 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.
Wavefront Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Wavefront Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wavefront 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Wavefront 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.
Wavefront Bhd Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Wavefront Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wavefront 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.
Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) has a Net Margin % of 0.13% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Wavefront Bhd and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Wavefront Bhd ranks #1718 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Wavefront Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Wavefront Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.13% is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.91. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Wavefront Bhd's value of 0.13% is 95.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wavefront Bhd ranks #1718 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wavefront Bhd has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wavefront Bhd's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Wavefront Bhd ranks #1718 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This places Wavefront Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Wavefront Bhd's value of 0.13% is 95.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Wavefront Bhd has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.71, based on 2,472 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. Wavefront Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.13% is 95.2% 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 Wavefront Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wavefront Bhd's current Net Margin % is 0.13%, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wavefront Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.23, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.13%, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 95.2% below the Hardware industry median of 2.71. Wavefront Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176), the current Net Margin % is 0.13% 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 Wavefront Bhd (XKLS:8176) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavefront Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.23.
GuruFocus considers Wavefront Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8176:
Net Margin %: 0.13% (86% below median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: RM0.23 vs. price of RM0.12 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.2% below the Hardware median (#1718 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wavefront Bhd is an investment holding company. The company is principally involved in the manufacturing and sales of precision plastic injection moulded parts, secondary process, sub-assembly, and full assembly of the finished products for the electronic industry, and is predominantly carried out in Malaysia.
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