Optimax Holdings BhdXKLS:0222 72 Operating Margin % is 15.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 20.41. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0222 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks better than 85.03% on this metric.
Optimax Holdings Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optimax Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0222'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.5 Med: 20.41 Max: 30.25
Current: 16.5
XKLS:0222's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 85.03% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.845
vs XKLS:0222: 16.50
Optimax Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) 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.
Optimax Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Optimax Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optimax 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:0222 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Optimax 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.
Optimax Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Optimax Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optimax Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Optimax 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.
Optimax 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.
Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) has a Operating Margin % of 15.42% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Optimax Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 20.41. Over the past decade, Optimax Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.50 to 30.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #100 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Optimax Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Optimax Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 15.42% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 20.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.50 to a high of 30.25. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Optimax Holdings Bhd's value of 15.42% is 218.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #100 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Optimax Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimax Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Optimax Holdings Bhd ranks #100 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Optimax Holdings Bhd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Optimax Holdings Bhd's value of 15.42% is 218.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Optimax Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 16.50 to 30.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.41 vs. the industry median of 4.85, Optimax 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.85, based on 668 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. Optimax Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 15.42% is 218.3% 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optimax Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 15.42%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 20.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optimax Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.75, compared to a current price of RM0.52 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.42%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 20.41 and 218.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.85. Optimax Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222), the current Operating Margin % is 15.42% 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 Optimax Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0222) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.52 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.75.
GuruFocus considers Optimax Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0222:
Operating Margin %: 15.42% (24% below median its 10-year median of 20.41)
GF Value™: RM0.75 vs. price of RM0.52 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 218.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#100 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Optimax Holdings Bhd is a provider of eye specialist services. The company offers a range of services with in-house medical ophthalmology at specialist centres such as specialist clinics, ambulatory care centres, satellite clinics, and specialist hospitals. The company's ambulatory care centres and specialist hospital are equipped with eye operation theatres, and procedure rooms, general and day care wards, and relevant equipment for surgical procedures. It derives revenue from refractive surgery, treatment of eye diseases and disorders, consultation and dispensary services, oculoplastic surgery, plastic Surgery and aesthetic Services and related services. The company operates in geographical segments such as: North Malaysia, Central Malaysia, South Malaysia, East Malaysia and Cambodia.
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