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Ho Wah Genting BhdXKLS:9601 Net Margin % is -5.19% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks worse than 77.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9601'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.66 Med: -5.4 Max: 0.47
Current: -1.55
XKLS:9601's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 77.18% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.5
vs XKLS:9601: -1.55
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Ho Wah Genting Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ho Wah Genting 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:9601 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ho Wah Genting 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ho Wah Genting 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) has a Net Margin % of -5.19% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #2340 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current Net Margin % is -5.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #2340 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Ho Wah Genting Bhd's Net Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ho Wah Genting Bhd ranks #2340 out of 3032 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ho Wah Genting Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.50. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.50, based on 3,032 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. 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Wah Genting Bhd's current Net Margin % is -5.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Wah Genting Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.15, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -5.19%. 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 Ho Wah Genting Bhd (XKLS:9601), the current Net Margin % is -5.19% 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.
Ho Wah Genting Bhd is an integrated manufacturer engaged in manufacturing of wires and cables, power supply cord sets, and moulded cable assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of electrical and electronic devices and for original design manufacturers (ODM). Its segments include Investment engaged in investment in properties and investment by the holding company; Moulded power supply cord sets engaged in manufacturing and trading of wires and cables, moulded power supply cord sets and cable assemblies for electrical and electronic devices and equipment; and Healthcare engaged in healthcare related businesses which includes the health supplement, biotechnology and healthcare technology.
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