Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated BhdXKLS:0180 52 Operating Margin % is 2.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0180 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks worse than 60.39% on this metric.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0180'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 2.57 Max: 4.97
Current: 2.58
XKLS:0180's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 60.39% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.375
vs XKLS:0180: 2.58
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) 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).
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Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:0180 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated 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.
* 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.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) has a Operating Margin % of 2.16% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.57. Over the past decade, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.03 to 4.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #186 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 2.16% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 4.97. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.38. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's value of 2.16% is 36% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #186 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd ranks #186 out of 308 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.38. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's value of 2.16% is 36% below this benchmark. Historically, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.03 to 4.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.57 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.38, based on 308 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. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 2.16% is 36% 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 2.16%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.25, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 48% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.16%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.57 and 36% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.38. Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180), the current Operating Margin % is 2.16% 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 Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (XKLS:0180) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 48% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.25.
GuruFocus considers Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0180:
Operating Margin %: 2.16% (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.57)
GF Value™: RM0.25 vs. price of RM0.13 (48% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36% below the Retail - Defensive median (#186 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0180 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd Business Description
Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd is engaged in the distribution and warehousing services of third-party consumer packaged goods in East Malaysia. It is also engaged in the manufacturing of bakery products under its brand Creamos. The operating segments of the company consist of Distribution, Manufacturing, and Others. It distributes and sells products through retail outlets, hypermarkets, supermarkets, sundry shops, convenience stores, petrol kiosks, Chinese medical halls, and school canteens. The company generates maximum revenue from the Distribution segment.
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