Notion Vtec Bhd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) 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.
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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.
Notion Vtec Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Notion Vtec Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Notion Vtec Bhd'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.
XKLS:0083 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Notion Vtec Bhd'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.
Notion Vtec Bhd Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Notion Vtec Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Notion Vtec Bhd'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.
Notion Vtec Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) has a Operating Margin % of -3.61% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Notion Vtec Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Notion Vtec Bhd ranks #1733 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Notion Vtec Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Notion Vtec Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -3.61%. Based on the distribution chart, Notion Vtec Bhd ranks #1733 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Notion Vtec Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Notion Vtec Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Notion Vtec Bhd ranks #1733 out of 2471 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Notion Vtec Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,471 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 Notion Vtec Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Notion Vtec Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -3.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Notion Vtec Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.60, compared to a current price of RM0.44 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -3.61%. Notion Vtec Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083), the current Operating Margin % is -3.61% 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 Notion Vtec Bhd (XKLS:0083) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Notion Vtec Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.44 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.60.
GuruFocus considers Notion Vtec Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0083:
Operating Margin %: -3.61%
GF Value™: RM0.60 vs. price of RM0.44 (27.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0083 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Notion Vtec Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in manufacturing and selling precision components, tools, and other related products. The company operates in two segments: i)Precision Engineering: Manufacture of high volume precision components and tools including design, other related ctivities and incidental services. (ii) Personal Protective Equipment: Manufacture of personal protective equipment and medical related materials, components, devices or products and other related activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Precision Engineering segment. Geographically, the company has a presence in China, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and others, with the maximum revenue generating from Malaysia.
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