Unique Fire Holdings BhdXKLS:0257 -1.20%62 Operating Margin % is 3.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 11.28. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0257 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Business Services companies, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd ranks better than 65.14% on this metric.
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0257'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.74 Med: 11.28 Max: 16.06
Current: 10.04
XKLS:0257's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 65.14% of 1067
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.29
vs XKLS:0257: 10.04
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0257) 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.
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Unique Fire 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.
XKLS:0257 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Unique Fire 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.
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Unique Fire 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.
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0257) has a Operating Margin % of 3.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Unique Fire Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 11.28. Over the past decade, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.74 to 16.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd ranks #372 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 3.57% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.74 to a high of 16.06. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.29. Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's value of 3.57% is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd ranks #372 out of 1067 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd ranks #372 out of 1067 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Unique Fire Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.29. Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's value of 3.57% is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.74 to 16.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.28 vs. the industry median of 6.29, Unique Fire 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 a Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.29, based on 1,067 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. Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 3.57% is 43.2% 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 Unique Fire Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 3.57%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 11.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unique Fire Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0257) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.41 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.57%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.28 and 43.2% below the Business Services industry median of 6.29. Unique Fire Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Unique Fire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0257), the current Operating Margin % is 3.57% 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 Unique Fire Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0257) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unique Fire Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.41 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35.
GuruFocus considers Unique Fire Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0257:
Operating Margin %: 3.57% (68% below median its 10-year median of 11.28)
GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.41 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Business Services median (#372 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0257 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unique Fire Holdings Bhd is a fire equipment company. It has active fire protection systems, equipment, and accessories for the built environment, as well as the distribution of custom graphics designed for fire extinguishers and other active fire protection systems, equipment, and accessories, plus other related services. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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