Hor KewSGX:BBP -0.88%48 Operating Margin % is 2.06% as of Dec. 2025, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 7.24. GuruFocus rates SGX:BBP with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,762 Construction companies, Hor Kew ranks better than 80.82% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Hor Kew's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$0.75 Mil. Hor Kew's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$36.39 Mil. Therefore, Hor Kew's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.06%.
Good Sign:
Hor Kew Corp Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hor Kew's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:BBP'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.94 Med: 7.24 Max: 26.75
Current: 13.64
SGX:BBP's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 80.82% of 1762
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.895
vs SGX:BBP: 13.64
Hor Kew's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 16.40% per year.
Hor Kew's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$0.75 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was S$9.53 Mil.
Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) 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 Nokias 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.
Hor Kew Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hor Kew Operating Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Hor Kew'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.
SGX:BBP vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hor Kew'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.
Hor Kew Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hor Kew's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hor Kew's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Hor Kew's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) has a Operating Margin % of 2.06% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hor Kew and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 7.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Hor Kew ranks #338 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Hor Kew's Operating Margin % too high?
Hor Kew's current Operating Margin % of 2.06% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 7.24. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Hor Kew's value of 2.06% is 65.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hor Kew ranks #338 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hor Kew has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hor Kew's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hor Kew ranks #338 out of 1762 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hor Kew in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Hor Kew's value of 2.06% is 65.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.24 vs. the industry median of 5.90, Hor Kew 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 Operating Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.90, based on 1,762 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. Hor Kew's current Operating Margin % of 2.06% is 65.1% 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 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 Hor Kew and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hor Kew's current Operating Margin % is 2.06%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 7.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hor Kew stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.32, compared to a current price of S$1.13 — trading 253.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.06%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 7.24 and 65.1% below the Construction industry median of 5.90. Hor Kew's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 warning signs to review. 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 Hor Kew (SGX:BBP), the current Operating Margin % is 2.06% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hor Kew (SGX:BBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hor Kew stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$1.13 is trading 253.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.32.
GuruFocus considers Hor Kew to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BBP:
Operating Margin %: 2.06% (72% below median its 10-year median of 7.24)
GF Value™: S$0.32 vs. price of S$1.13 (253.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.1% below the Construction median (#338 of 1762)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hor Kew Corp Ltd is a building construction company that provides construction-related products and services. The company manufactures and supplies prestressed and reinforced concrete building components and prefinished architectural precast components. Its segments include Property investment and development segment that is engaged in the development, sales and leasing of residential, commercial and industrial properties; Prefabrication segment that derives maximum revenue, is engaged in design, manufacture and sales of prestressed and reinforced concrete building components as well as prefabricated architectural metal components and Others segment comprises mainly the Group level corporate services and treasury functions.
48GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SGX:BBP
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SGX:BBP has been successfully added to your 
