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DPI Holdings BhdXKLS:0205 +4.17%65 Operating Margin % is 7.95% as of May. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 14.16. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0205 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, DPI Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 54.52% on this metric.
DPI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0205) 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.
DPI Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
DPI Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DPI Holdings 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:0205 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DPI Holdings 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.
DPI Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DPI Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DPI Holdings 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.
DPI Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 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.
DPI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0205) has a Operating Margin % of 7.95% as of May. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DPI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 14.16. Over the past decade, DPI Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.26 to 25.41. According to the industry distribution chart, DPI Holdings Bhd ranks #862 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is DPI Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
DPI Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 7.95% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 14.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.26 to a high of 25.41. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.26. DPI Holdings Bhd's value of 7.95% is 27% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DPI Holdings Bhd ranks #862 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DPI Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DPI Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DPI Holdings Bhd ranks #862 out of 1581 companies for Operating Margin %. This places DPI Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.26. DPI Holdings Bhd's value of 7.95% is 27% above this benchmark. Historically, DPI Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.26 to 25.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.16 vs. the industry median of 6.26, DPI Holdings 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.26, based on 1,581 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. DPI Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 7.95% is 27% 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 DPI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DPI Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 7.95%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 14.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DPI Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DPI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0205) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.44, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 71.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.95%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 14.16 and 27% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.26. DPI Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 DPI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0205), the current Operating Margin % is 7.95% as of May. 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 DPI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0205) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DPI Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 71.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.44.
GuruFocus considers DPI Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0205:
Operating Margin %: 7.95% (44% below median its 10-year median of 14.16)
GF Value™: RM0.44 vs. price of RM0.13 (71.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27% above the Chemicals median (#862 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0205 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DPI Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Aerosol products; Solvents and thinners and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Aerosol products segment. The aerosol products segment is involved in the business of development, manufacturing and distribution of aerosol products. Solvents and thinners segment is involved in the business of trading solvents and thinners. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia and also has an international presence.
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