Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (XKLS:0292) Operating Margin %: 13.54% (As of May. 2026) — 65% Above Median

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XKLS:0292 Jati Tinggi Group Bhd XKLS:0292
43 GF Score
Price RM0.93
GF Value RM0.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Operating Margin %?

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd XKLS:0292 -1.07% 43 Operating Margin % is 13.54% as of May. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 8.22. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0292 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Construction companies, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd ranks better than 65.58% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM11.9 Mil. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM87.8 Mil. Therefore, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 13.54%.

Good Sign:

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0292' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.31   Med: 8.22   Max: 14.65
Current: 8.81


XKLS:0292's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
65.58% of 1772 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.025 vs XKLS:0292: 8.81

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in May. 2026 was RM11.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM26.4 Mil.


Jati Tinggi Group Bhd  (XKLS:0292) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms


Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jati Tinggi Group 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.

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Operating Margin % Chart

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 7.58 3.31 6.19 14.65 8.85

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.01 12.52 7.05 2.60 13.54

XKLS:0292 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jati Tinggi 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.


Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Jati Tinggi 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.

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Nov. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Nov. 2025 )
=17.252 / 194.998
=8.85 %

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=11.891 / 87.797
=13.54 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 13.54% mean?
Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (XKLS:0292) has a Operating Margin % of 13.54% as of May. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Jati Tinggi Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 8.22. Over the past decade, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.31 to 14.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd ranks #610 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 13.54% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 8.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.31 to a high of 14.65. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's value of 13.54% is 124.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd ranks #610 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd ranks #610 out of 1772 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Jati Tinggi Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's value of 13.54% is 124.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.31 to 14.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.22 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Jati Tinggi 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 6.03, based on 1,772 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. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 13.54% is 124.7% 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 Jati Tinggi Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 13.54%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 8.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jati Tinggi Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (XKLS:0292) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.96, compared to a current price of RM0.93 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.54%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 8.22 and 124.7% above the Construction industry median of 6.03. Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (XKLS:0292), the current Operating Margin % is 13.54% as of May. 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 Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (XKLS:0292) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jati Tinggi Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.93 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.96. GuruFocus considers Jati Tinggi Group Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0292:

  • Operating Margin %: 13.54% (65% above median its 10-year median of 8.22)
  • GF Value™: RM0.96 vs. price of RM0.93 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 124.7% above the Construction median (#610 of 1772)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jati Tinggi Group Bhd Business Description

Address No 23 & 25, Jalan Temenggung 13/9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, Seksyen 9, Cheras, SGR, MYS, 43200
Jati Tinggi Group Bhd is an infrastructure utilities engineering solutions company. It has two segments: the provision of underground and overhead utilities engineering services and solutions, and also provides other services, namely substation EPCC services, trading of equipment for substations as well as street lighting services. It geographically operates only in Malaysia.
43GF Score

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