Mestron Holdings BhdXKLS:0207 +5.56% Operating Margin % is 3.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 10.68. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,027 Industrial Products companies, Mestron Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 65.35% on this metric.
Mestron Holdings Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -20.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mestron Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0207'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.32 Med: 10.68 Max: 20.26
Current: 3.43
XKLS:0207's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 65.35% of 3027
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs XKLS:0207: 3.43
Mestron Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -20.50% per year.
Mestron Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0207) 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.
Mestron Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Mestron Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mestron 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:0207 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Mestron 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.
Mestron Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Mestron Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mestron Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Mestron Holdings 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.
Mestron Holdings 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.
Mestron Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0207) has a Operating Margin % of 3.28% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mestron Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 10.68. Over the past decade, Mestron Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.32 to 20.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Mestron Holdings Bhd ranks #1978 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Mestron Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Mestron Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 3.28% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 10.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.32 to a high of 20.26. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Mestron Holdings Bhd's value of 3.28% is 49.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mestron Holdings Bhd ranks #1978 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Mestron Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Mestron Holdings Bhd ranks #1978 out of 3027 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Mestron Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Mestron Holdings Bhd's value of 3.28% is 49.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Mestron Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.32 to 20.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.68 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Mestron Holdings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,027 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. Mestron Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 3.28% is 49.8% 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 Mestron Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mestron Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 3.28%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 10.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mestron Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mestron Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0207) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.10 — trading 63.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.28%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 10.68 and 49.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. 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 Mestron Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0207), the current Operating Margin % is 3.28% 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.
Mestron Holdings Bhd specializes in steel poles, providing products like Standard and Decorative Street Light Poles, Telecommunication Monopoles, High Mast Poles, Camera Poles, Traffic Poles, and specialized options for Oil & Gas and Mining industries. The company operates in three segments: Manufacturing, focused on producing various steel poles; Trading, which deals in outdoor lighting products and solar products; and the Renewable Energy Segment. The Trading Segment generates the majority of revenue.
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