Plytec Holding BhdXKLS:0289 -2.63%34 Operating Margin % is 9.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 12.77. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0289 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Building Materials companies, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks better than 65.76% on this metric.
Plytec Holding Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plytec Holding Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0289'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.84 Med: 12.77 Max: 16.42
Current: 11.43
XKLS:0289's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 65.76% of 403
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.62
vs XKLS:0289: 11.43
Plytec Holding Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.70% per year.
Plytec Holding Bhd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Plytec Holding Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plytec Holding 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:0289 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Plytec Holding 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Plytec Holding Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plytec Holding Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Plytec Holding 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) has a Operating Margin % of 9.86% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Plytec Holding Bhd and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 12.77. Over the past decade, Plytec Holding Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.84 to 16.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #138 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Plytec Holding Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Plytec Holding Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 9.86% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.84 to a high of 16.42. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.62. Plytec Holding Bhd's value of 9.86% is 29.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #138 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Plytec Holding Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plytec Holding Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Plytec Holding Bhd ranks #138 out of 403 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Plytec Holding Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.62. Plytec Holding Bhd's value of 9.86% is 29.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Plytec Holding Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.84 to 16.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.77 vs. the industry median of 7.62, Plytec Holding 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 Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 7.62, based on 403 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. Plytec Holding Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 9.86% is 29.4% 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 Plytec Holding Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plytec Holding Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 9.86%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 12.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plytec Holding Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.19 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.86%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.77 and 29.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.62. Plytec Holding Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 8 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 Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289), the current Operating Margin % is 9.86% 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 Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plytec Holding Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.19 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers Plytec Holding Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0289:
Operating Margin %: 9.86% (23% below median its 10-year median of 12.77)
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.19 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% above the Building Materials median (#138 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0289 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plytec Holding Bhd is principally involved in the provision of construction engineering solutions and trading and distribution of core and general building materials for construction projects. Its construction engineering solutions and services include CME Solutions, DDE Solutions, and PC Solutions, which are aimed at increasing the efficiency and safety in construction activities via the adoption of industrialization practices. The company's reportable segments are Construction method engineering solutions, Manufacturing, trading and distribution of building materials, Digital design and engineering solutions, Prefabricated construction solutions and Polymer material compounding and product. The majority of revenue is generated from construction method engineering solutions.
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