Nationgate Holdings BhdXKLS:0270 +4.79%74 Operating Margin % is 0.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 6.58. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0270 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Nationgate Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 59.75% on this metric.
Nationgate Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0270) 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.
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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.
Nationgate Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Nationgate Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nationgate 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:0270 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Nationgate 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.
Nationgate Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nationgate Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nationgate Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Nationgate 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.
Nationgate 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.
Nationgate Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0270) has a Operating Margin % of 0.20% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Nationgate Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 6.58. Over the past decade, Nationgate Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.11 to 12.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Nationgate Holdings Bhd ranks #1477 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Nationgate Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Nationgate Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 0.20% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 6.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 12.34. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Nationgate Holdings Bhd's value of 0.20% is 94.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nationgate Holdings Bhd ranks #1477 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nationgate Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nationgate Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nationgate Holdings Bhd ranks #1477 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Nationgate Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Nationgate Holdings Bhd's value of 0.20% is 94.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Nationgate Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.11 to 12.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.58 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Nationgate 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,472 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. Nationgate Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 0.20% is 94.7% 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 Nationgate Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nationgate Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 0.20%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 6.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nationgate Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nationgate Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0270) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.52, compared to a current price of RM0.77 — trading 88.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.20%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 6.58 and 94.7% below the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Nationgate Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Nationgate Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0270), the current Operating Margin % is 0.20% 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 Nationgate Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0270) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nationgate Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.77 is trading 88.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.52.
GuruFocus considers Nationgate Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0270:
Operating Margin %: 0.20% (97% below median its 10-year median of 6.58)
GF Value™: RM6.52 vs. price of RM0.77 (88.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.7% below the Hardware median (#1477 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0270 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nationgate Holdings Bhd is engaged in the assembling and testing of electronic components and products to produce completed PCBs, semi-finished sub-assemblies, and fully assembled electronic products as well as semiconductor devices. The company has only one reportable business segment of manufacturing, which relates principally to the provision of electronic manufacturing services ("EMS"). The segment mainly comprises the assembly and testing of electronic components and products to produce completed printed circuit boards, semi-finished sub-assemblies, fully assembled electronic products (under NSM, NSY, NCS, and NPS), and semiconductor devices (under NSY).
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