The historical rank and industry rank for Elsoft Research Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0090'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.88 Med: 26.28 Max: 50.56
Current: -30.61
XKLS:0090's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 87.16% of 1020
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 5.295
vs XKLS:0090: -30.61
Elsoft Research Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Elsoft Research Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elsoft Research 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:0090 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elsoft Research 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd Operating Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elsoft Research Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elsoft Research Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Elsoft Research Bhd 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.
Elsoft Research Bhd'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.
Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) has a Operating Margin % of -18.73% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #889 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Elsoft Research Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -18.73%. Based on the distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #889 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Elsoft Research Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elsoft Research Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elsoft Research Bhd ranks #889 out of 1020 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Elsoft Research Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Operating Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.30, based on 1,020 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 Elsoft Research Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elsoft Research Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -18.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elsoft Research Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.33, compared to a current price of RM0.20 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -18.73%. Elsoft Research Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090), the current Operating Margin % is -18.73% 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 Elsoft Research Bhd (XKLS:0090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elsoft Research Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.20 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.33.
GuruFocus considers Elsoft Research Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0090:
Operating Margin %: -18.73%
GF Value™: RM0.33 vs. price of RM0.20 (39.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elsoft Research Bhd is principally involved in the research, design, and development of test, burn-in, and application-specific embedded systems. The company mainly provides cost effective ATE solutions to the semiconductor, optoelectronic, and automation industries. Its test and burn-in systems are used by customers manufacturing optoelectronic devices such as LED, image sensors, and automotive lightings to test their products before launching into the market. The company also engaged a new customer to develop a test solution for metalens technology while continuing to focus on the medical device market. , and maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia, followed by Asia (excluding Malaysia), and the United States.
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