LB Aluminium BhdXKLS:9326 69 Net Margin % is 0.83% as of Apr. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 3.63. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9326 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks better than 57.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LB Aluminium Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9326'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 3.63 Max: 7.82
Current: 5.35
XKLS:9326's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.77% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs XKLS:9326: 5.35
LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
LB Aluminium Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LB Aluminium 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:9326 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, LB Aluminium 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, LB Aluminium Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LB Aluminium 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) has a Net Margin % of 0.83% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 3.63. Over the past decade, LB Aluminium Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.84 to 7.82. According to the industry distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #356 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
LB Aluminium Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.83% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 3.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 7.82. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. LB Aluminium Bhd's value of 0.83% is 75.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #356 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LB Aluminium Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LB Aluminium Bhd's Net Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, LB Aluminium Bhd ranks #356 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This puts LB Aluminium Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. LB Aluminium Bhd's value of 0.83% is 75.7% below this benchmark. Historically, LB Aluminium Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.84 to 7.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.63 vs. the industry median of 3.41, LB Aluminium 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 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. LB Aluminium Bhd's current Net Margin % of 0.83% is 75.7% 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 LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LB Aluminium Bhd's current Net Margin % is 0.83%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 3.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.51, compared to a current price of RM0.46 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.83%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 3.63 and 75.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. LB Aluminium Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326), the current Net Margin % is 0.83% as of Apr. 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.46 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.51.
GuruFocus considers LB Aluminium Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9326:
Net Margin %: 0.83% (77% below median its 10-year median of 3.63)
GF Value™: RM0.51 vs. price of RM0.46 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.7% below the Metals & Mining median (#356 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9326 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LB Aluminium Bhd is engaged in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and trading aluminium extrusions. The company reports in two segments: aluminium and property development. Their product acts as a raw material for transport, construction, consumer goods, packaging, as well as electrical engineering due to its lightweight, excellent conductor of electricity, and durability in nature. Some of its products and services include aluminium extrusion, aluminium sheets/coils, fittings and accessories, extrusion presses, and anodising. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, North America, and Others.
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