Minox International Group BhdXKLS:0288 39 Operating Margin % is 3.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 17.59. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0288 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Minox International Group Bhd ranks better than 90.83% on this metric.
Minox International Group Bhd (XKLS:0288) 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.
Minox International Group Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Minox International 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.
Minox International Group Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:0288 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Minox International 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.
Minox International Group Bhd Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Minox International Group Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minox International Group Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Minox International 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.
Minox International Group Bhd (XKLS:0288) has a Operating Margin % of 3.69% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Minox International Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 17.59. Over the past decade, Minox International Group Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.08 to 34.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Minox International Group Bhd ranks #56 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Minox International Group Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Minox International Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 3.69% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 17.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.08 to a high of 34.13. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Minox International Group Bhd's value of 3.69% is 23.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minox International Group Bhd ranks #56 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Minox International Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minox International Group Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Minox International Group Bhd ranks #56 out of 611 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Minox International Group Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Minox International Group Bhd's value of 3.69% is 23.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Minox International Group Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.08 to 34.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.59 vs. the industry median of 2.99, Minox International 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 2.99, based on 611 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. Minox International Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 3.69% is 23.4% 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 Minox International Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minox International Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 3.69%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 17.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minox International Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minox International Group Bhd (XKLS:0288) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.69%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 17.59 and 23.4% above the Steel industry median of 2.99. Minox International Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Minox International Group Bhd (XKLS:0288), the current Operating Margin % is 3.69% 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 Minox International Group Bhd (XKLS:0288) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minox International Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Minox International Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0288:
Operating Margin %: 3.69% (79% below median its 10-year median of 17.59)
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.17 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% above the Steel median (#56 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0288 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minox International Group Bhd Business Description
Minox International Group Bhd is principally an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in the distribution of stainless steel sanitary valves, tubes & fittings, installation components & equipment, rubber hoses under its MINOX brand, and other related products. Minox offers products that cater to the industrial end-customers' diverse requirements. The range includes different types and specifications such as size, dimension, material grade, and surface finishing. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and other regions.
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