Ocean Vantage Holdings BhdXKLS:0220 -6.12%53 Operating Margin % is 2.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 12.80. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0220 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 57.52% on this metric.
Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0220) 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.
Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ocean Vantage Holdings 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.
Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:0220 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Ocean Vantage 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.
Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Ocean Vantage 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.
Ocean Vantage 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.
Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0220) has a Operating Margin % of 2.45% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 12.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd ranks #528 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 2.45% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 12.80. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd's value of 2.45% is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd ranks #528 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd ranks #528 out of 918 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd's value of 2.45% is 64.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.80 vs. the industry median of 6.86, Ocean Vantage 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.86, based on 918 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. Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 2.45% is 64.3% 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 Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 2.45%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 12.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0220) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.13, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 76.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.45%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 12.80 and 64.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.86. Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0220), the current Operating Margin % is 2.45% 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 Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0220) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 76.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.13.
GuruFocus considers Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0220:
Operating Margin %: 2.45% (81% below median its 10-year median of 12.80)
GF Value™: RM0.13 vs. price of RM0.23 (76.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#528 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the provision of support services for the oil and gas industry, where it supports both the upstream and downstream oil and gas activities. The Group operates through four segments: Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and Project management; Supply of manpower; Supply of materials, tools, and equipment; and Drilling rig charter. Maximum revenue is derived from the Supply of manpower segment, which delivers tailored manpower solutions to the oil and gas sector by providing end-to-end manpower services, from sourcing and screening to onboarding and workforce management, at every stage of the project. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the local market and also has an overseas presence.
53GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XKLS:0220
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XKLS:0220 has been successfully added to your 
