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The historical rank and industry rank for Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9881'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.47 Med: 2.9 Max: 11.4
Current: -0.9
XKLS:9881's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 75.12% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.9
vs XKLS:9881: -0.90
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) 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.
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Related Terms
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:9881 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Leader Steel Holdings 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.
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leader Steel Holdings 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.
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) has a Net Margin % of -2.47% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Leader Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #459 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % too high?
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is -2.47%. Based on the distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #459 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #459 out of 611 companies for Net Margin %. This places Leader Steel Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.90. 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.90, based on 611 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's current Net Margin % is -2.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.37 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -2.47%. Leader Steel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881), the current Net Margin % is -2.47% 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 Leader Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:9881) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Steel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.37 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34.
GuruFocus considers Leader Steel Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9881:
Net Margin %: -2.47%
GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.37 (8.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9881 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leader Steel Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the business segment of Manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel and metal products and minerals. The group's steel and metal products include steel pipes and tubes, hollow sections, and steel flat bar, whereas the minerals include iron ore, manganese, mill scales, and slags. The company has two segments: the Steel segment and the Mineral segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the steel segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of steel products. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, the United Kingdom, and other countries, of which key revenue is generated from Malaysia.
45GF Score
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