Cekd BhdXKLS:0238 58 Operating Margin % is 24.89% as of Feb. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 26.91. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0238 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Cekd Bhd ranks better than 96.41% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Cekd Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM2.78 Mil. Cekd Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM11.16 Mil. Therefore, Cekd Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 24.89%.
Warning Sign:
Cekd Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cekd Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0238'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.89 Med: 26.91 Max: 30.92
Current: 25.59
XKLS:0238's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 96.41% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs XKLS:0238: 25.59
Cekd Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
Cekd Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was RM2.78 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was RM10.25 Mil.
Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) 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.
Cekd Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cekd Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cekd 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:0238 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Cekd 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.
Cekd Bhd Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Cekd Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cekd 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.
Cekd Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 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.
Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) has a Operating Margin % of 24.89% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cekd Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.91. Over the past decade, Cekd Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 22.89 to 30.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #109 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Cekd Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Cekd Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 24.89% is near median its 10-year median of 26.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.89 to a high of 30.92. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Cekd Bhd's value of 24.89% is 281.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #109 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cekd Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cekd Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #109 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Cekd Bhd in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Cekd Bhd's value of 24.89% is 281.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cekd Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 22.89 to 30.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.91 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Cekd 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Cekd Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 24.89% is 281.2% 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 Cekd 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. Cekd Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 24.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cekd Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.54, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 24.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.91 and 281.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Cekd Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238), the current Operating Margin % is 24.89% as of Feb. 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.54.
GuruFocus considers Cekd Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0238:
Operating Margin %: 24.89% (near median its 10-year median of 26.91)
GF Value™: RM0.54 vs. price of RM0.30 (45.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 281.2% above the Industrial Products median (#109 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cekd Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the manufacturing of die cutting moulds and trading of related consumables, tools and accessories. The company has three reportable segments:(i) Manufacturing: Manufacturing of die cutting moulds, (ii) Trading: Trading of related consumables, tools and accessories, and (iii) Investment holding: Holding of investments in shares of subsidiaries. The majority of revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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