Mercury Securities Group BhdXKLS:0285 34 Operating Margin % is 32.95% as of Jan. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 35.01. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0285 with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Capital Markets companies, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks better than 72.44% on this metric.
Mercury Securities Group Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0285'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.52 Med: 35.01 Max: 37.7
Current: 33.47
XKLS:0285's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 72.44% of 664
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 6.955
vs XKLS:0285: 33.47
Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) 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.
Mercury Securities Group Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Mercury Securities Group 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.
Mercury Securities Group Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:0285 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Mercury Securities Group 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.
Mercury Securities Group Bhd Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Mercury Securities Group 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.
* 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.
Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) has a Operating Margin % of 32.95% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mercury Securities Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.01. Over the past decade, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 23.52 to 37.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #183 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 32.95% is near median its 10-year median of 35.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.52 to a high of 37.70. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's value of 32.95% is 373.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #183 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercury Securities Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury Securities Group Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Mercury Securities Group Bhd ranks #183 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Mercury Securities Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's value of 32.95% is 373.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercury Securities Group Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 23.52 to 37.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.01 vs. the industry median of 6.96, Mercury Securities Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 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. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 32.95% is 373.8% 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 Mercury Securities Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 32.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury Securities Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285) has a current Operating Margin % of 32.95%. The current Operating Margin % is 32.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.01 and 373.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.96. Mercury Securities Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Mercury Securities Group Bhd (XKLS:0285), the current Operating Margin % is 32.95% as of Jan. 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.
Mercury Securities Group Bhd is an investment holding company dealing in securities, advising on corporate finance and investment advice. Its services include Stockbroking, Share Margin, Discretionary Financing, Proprietary Trading, Nominees and Custodian Services, Corporate Finance Advisory Services, Sale of Internationally Minted Gold and Silver Bullion Products, and Fund Management activities. Its segments include Stockbroking and Corporate finance. Stockbroking segment that derives the majority of the revenue engages in execution of trades of securities listed on Bursa Securities and foreign stock exchanges mainly in Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States of America; margin financing facility services, nominees and custodian and related services; and commodities trading business.
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