King Wan (SGX:554) Operating Margin %: -36.68% (As of Mar. 2026)


What is King Wan Operating Margin %?

King Wan SGX:554 Operating Margin % is -36.68% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, King Wan ranks worse than 93.44% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. King Wan's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-8.40 Mil. King Wan's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$22.91 Mil. Therefore, King Wan's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -36.68%.

The historical rank and industry rank for King Wan's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:554' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.12   Med: -1.85   Max: 2.96
Current: -23.12


SGX:554's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
93.44% of 1767 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.89 vs SGX:554: -23.12

King Wan's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

King Wan's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-8.40 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was S$-10.23 Mil.


King Wan  (SGX:554) Operating Margin % Explanation

Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.


Be Aware

Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia’s Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.


King Wan Operating Margin % Related Terms


King Wan Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for King Wan's Operating 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.

King Wan Operating Margin % Chart

King Wan Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.23 -5.76 -8.56 0.86 -23.12

King Wan Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -15.99 4.49 -2.64 -8.56 -36.68

SGX:554 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, King Wan's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.


King Wan Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, King Wan's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where King Wan's Operating Margin % falls into.



King Wan Operating Margin % Calculation

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

King Wan's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-10.228 / 44.245
=-23.12 %

King Wan's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-8.402 / 22.906
=-36.68 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -36.68% mean?
King Wan (SGX:554) has a Operating Margin % of -36.68% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on King Wan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, King Wan ranks #1651 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is King Wan's Operating Margin % too high?
King Wan's current Operating Margin % is -36.68%. Based on the distribution chart, King Wan ranks #1651 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does King Wan's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, King Wan ranks #1651 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This places King Wan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on King Wan and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. King Wan's current Operating Margin % is -36.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is King Wan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Wan (SGX:554) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.01, compared to a current price of S$0.05 — trading 400% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -36.68%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For King Wan (SGX:554), the current Operating Margin % is -36.68% 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.

King Wan Business Description

Address 8 Sungei Kadut Loop, Singapore, SGP, 729455
King Wan Corp Ltd engages in the provision of mechanical and electrical engineering services for the building and construction industry. It operates in five segments. The Plumbing and Sanitary segment provides services comprising the design and installation of water distribution systems and pipe networks for sewage and wastewater drainage. The electrical segment focuses on the electrical engineering services that design and install electricity distribution systems, fire protection, alarm systems, and security systems. The toilet rental segment consists of the rental and operation of mobile lavatories. The investment holding segment consists of investments in associates and joint ventures. Others segment involves other activities that do not fall into the activities of the other segments.