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Sycal Ventures BhdXKLS:9717 -3.03%35 Net Margin % is 35.83% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1339% above its 10-year median of 2.49. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9717 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,778 Construction companies, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks better than 89.26% on this metric.
Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) 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.
Sycal Ventures Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Sycal Ventures Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sycal Ventures 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:9717 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sycal Ventures 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.
Sycal Ventures Bhd Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sycal Ventures Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sycal Ventures 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.
Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) has a Net Margin % of 35.83% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sycal Ventures Bhd and its competitors. This is 1339% above median its historical median of 2.49. Over the past decade, Sycal Ventures Bhd's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 14.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #191 out of 1778 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Sycal Ventures Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Net Margin % of 35.83% is 1339% above median its 10-year median of 2.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 14.45. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.79. Sycal Ventures Bhd's value of 35.83% is 845.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #191 out of 1778 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sycal Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sycal Ventures Bhd's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #191 out of 1778 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sycal Ventures Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.79. Sycal Ventures Bhd's value of 35.83% is 845.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sycal Ventures Bhd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 14.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 3.79, Sycal Ventures Bhd has consistently been above 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.79, based on 1,778 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. Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Net Margin % of 35.83% is 845.4% above 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Net Margin % is 35.83%, which is 1339% above median its own 10-year median of 2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sycal Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.18, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 35.83%, which is 1339% above median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 845.4% above the Construction industry median of 3.79. Sycal Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 3 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717), the current Net Margin % is 35.83% as of Jun. 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sycal Ventures Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.18.
GuruFocus considers Sycal Ventures Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9717:
Net Margin %: 35.83% (1339% above median its 10-year median of 2.49)
GF Value™: RM0.18 vs. price of RM0.16 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 845.4% above the Construction median (#191 of 1778)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9717 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sycal Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates as a contactor for building and civil engineering, property development and operator of convention hall facilities and turnkey contractor and operator of theme park, property investment, contractor for management and operator of plant and machinery, manufacturing and trading in ready mix concrete. The company has three reporting segments: i) Construction: Civil and building construction works, ii) Property development and management: Property development, property management and consultancy, and iii) Manufacturing and trading: Manufacturing and trading in ready-mix concrete and trading in building materials. The majority of revenue is generated from the Manufacturing and trading segment.
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