Wentel Engineering Holdings BhdXKLS:0298 +3.64%48 Operating Margin % is 10.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 18.23. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0298 with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,027 Industrial Products companies, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd ranks better than 85.07% on this metric.
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0298'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.98 Med: 18.23 Max: 21.01
Current: 16.14
XKLS:0298's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 85.07% of 3027
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs XKLS:0298: 16.14
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298) 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.
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Wentel Engineering Holdings 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.
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:0298 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Wentel Engineering 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.
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Wentel Engineering 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.
* 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.
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298) has a Operating Margin % of 10.09% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 18.23. Over the past decade, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.98 to 21.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd ranks #452 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 10.09% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 18.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.98 to a high of 21.01. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's value of 10.09% is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd ranks #452 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd ranks #452 out of 3027 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's value of 10.09% is 54.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.98 to 21.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.23 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Wentel Engineering Holdings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,027 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. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 10.09% is 54.5% 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 Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 10.09%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 18.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298) has a current Operating Margin % of 10.09%. The current Operating Margin % is 10.09%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 18.23 and 54.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0298), the current Operating Margin % is 10.09% 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.
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd Business Description
Wentel Engineering Holdings Bhd is engaged in the fabrication of semifinished metal products, the fabrication of metal parts, and the assembly of finished products. Fabrication of semifinished metal products includes fabricating metal bodies and accessories to be used in security screening equipment and CNC machines. Fabrication of metal parts includes support blocks, brackets, panels, cover plates, cable covers, housings, channels, and tunnels, and Assembly of finished products involves the integration of electrical, electronic, and mechanical components to produce fully operational walk-through metal detectors. Maximum revenue is generated from the fabrication of semifinished metal products.
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