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Aumas Resources BhdXKLS:0098 55 Operating Margin % is 39.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 16.31. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0098 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 840 Metals & Mining companies, Aumas Resources Bhd ranks better than 76.9% on this metric.
Aumas Resources Bhd (XKLS:0098) 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.
Aumas Resources Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Aumas Resources Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aumas Resources 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:0098 vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Aumas Resources 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.
Aumas Resources Bhd Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aumas Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aumas Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Aumas Resources 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.
Aumas Resources 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.
Aumas Resources Bhd (XKLS:0098) has a Operating Margin % of 39.92% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aumas Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 16.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Aumas Resources Bhd ranks #194 out of 840 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Aumas Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Aumas Resources Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 39.92% is 145% above median its 10-year median of 16.31. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Aumas Resources Bhd's value of 39.92% is 562.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aumas Resources Bhd ranks #194 out of 840 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aumas Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aumas Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aumas Resources Bhd ranks #194 out of 840 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Aumas Resources Bhd in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Aumas Resources Bhd's value of 39.92% is 562.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.31 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Aumas Resources Bhd has consistently been above 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Operating Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 6.03, based on 840 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. Aumas Resources Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 39.92% is 562.6% above 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 Aumas Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aumas Resources Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 39.92%, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 16.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aumas Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aumas Resources Bhd (XKLS:0098) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM0.35 — trading 46.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 39.92%, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 16.31 and 562.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 6.03. Aumas Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Aumas Resources Bhd (XKLS:0098), the current Operating Margin % is 39.92% 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 Aumas Resources Bhd (XKLS:0098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aumas Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.35 is trading 46.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64.
GuruFocus considers Aumas Resources Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0098:
Operating Margin %: 39.92% (145% above median its 10-year median of 16.31)
GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM0.35 (46.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 562.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#194 of 840)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aumas Resources Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in mining, fish breeding, operating a fish hatchery, and fish rearing. The company's reportable operating segments are; Mining operations, Aquaculture operations, and Investment holding. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Mining operations segment which focuses on gold mining activities within the State of Sabah, Malaysia. Geographically, the company derives all of its revenue from Malaysia.
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