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KESM Industries BhdXKLS:9334 +4.17%80 Net Margin % is 2.27% as of Apr. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9334 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, KESM Industries Bhd ranks worse than 53.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KESM Industries Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9334'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.89 Med: 1.36 Max: 13.02
Current: 3.2
XKLS:9334's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 53.37% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.25
vs XKLS:9334: 3.20
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) 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.
KESM Industries Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
KESM Industries Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KESM Industries 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:9334 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, KESM Industries 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.
KESM Industries Bhd Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KESM Industries Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KESM Industries 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.
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) has a Net Margin % of 2.27% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #546 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is KESM Industries Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
KESM Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % of 2.27% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. KESM Industries Bhd's value of 2.27% is 46.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #546 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KESM Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KESM Industries Bhd's Net Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KESM Industries Bhd ranks #546 out of 1023 companies for Net Margin %. This places KESM Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. KESM Industries Bhd's value of 2.27% is 46.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 4.25, KESM Industries 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Net Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 4.25, based on 1,023 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. KESM Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % of 2.27% is 46.6% 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 KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KESM Industries Bhd's current Net Margin % is 2.27%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KESM Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.89, compared to a current price of RM4.25 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.27%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 46.6% below the Semiconductors industry median of 4.25. KESM Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334), the current Net Margin % is 2.27% 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 KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.25 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.89.
GuruFocus considers KESM Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9334:
Net Margin %: 2.27% (67% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: RM3.89 vs. price of RM4.25 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.6% below the Semiconductors median (#546 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KESM Industries Bhd operates through a single business segment, providing essential burn-in and testing services that ensure the reliability of semiconductors, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and advanced sensors. Serving the semiconductor industry, the company's products support technologies across the automotive, industrial, consumer, and commercial sectors internationally. Its customer base spans key markets in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with sales concentrated mainly in Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and other regions, and the majority of revenue comes from Malaysia.
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