DS Sigma Holdings BhdXKLS:0269 -2.00%59 Operating Margin % is 5.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 15.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0269 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd ranks better than 87.28% on this metric.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0269'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.64 Med: 15.57 Max: 23.99
Current: 12.64
XKLS:0269's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 87.28% of 393
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.24
vs XKLS:0269: 12.64
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -7.80% per year.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0269) 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.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DS Sigma 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:0269 vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, DS Sigma 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.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
DS Sigma 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.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0269) has a Operating Margin % of 5.91% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DS Sigma Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 15.57. Over the past decade, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.64 to 23.99. According to the industry distribution chart, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd ranks #50 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 5.91% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 15.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.64 to a high of 23.99. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's value of 5.91% is 12.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd ranks #50 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd ranks #50 out of 393 companies for Operating Margin %. This places DS Sigma Holdings Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's value of 5.91% is 12.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.64 to 23.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.57 vs. the industry median of 5.24, DS Sigma 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.24, based on 393 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. DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 5.91% is 12.8% 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 DS Sigma Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 5.91%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 15.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DS Sigma Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0269) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.91%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 15.57 and 12.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.24. DS Sigma Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 DS Sigma Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0269), the current Operating Margin % is 5.91% 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 DS Sigma Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0269) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DS Sigma Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31.
GuruFocus considers DS Sigma Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0269:
Operating Margin %: 5.91% (62% below median its 10-year median of 15.57)
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.25 (21% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#50 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0269 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DS Sigma Holdings Bhd is a total packaging solutions provider in Malaysia. It is principally involved in the manufacturing of corrugated paper packaging products including cartons, protective packaging, and paper pallets as well as supply of non-paper based protective packaging products such as plastic, foam and rubber products. The company operates entirely within Malaysia.
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