Amlex Holdings BhdXKLS:03011 50 Operating Margin % is 4.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 5.81. GuruFocus rates XKLS:03011 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Amlex Holdings Bhd ranks better than 60.43% on this metric.
Amlex Holdings Bhd (XKLS:03011) 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.
Amlex Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Amlex Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amlex Holdings 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:03011 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Amlex 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.
Amlex Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Amlex Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amlex Holdings 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.
Amlex Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Amlex Holdings Bhd (XKLS:03011) has a Operating Margin % of 4.88% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Amlex Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 5.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Amlex Holdings Bhd ranks #981 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Amlex Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Amlex Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 4.88% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 5.81. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Amlex Holdings Bhd's value of 4.88% is 28.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amlex Holdings Bhd ranks #981 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Amlex Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amlex Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Amlex Holdings Bhd ranks #981 out of 2479 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Amlex Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Amlex Holdings Bhd's value of 4.88% is 28.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.81 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Amlex 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 a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,479 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. Amlex Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 4.88% is 28.4% 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 Amlex Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amlex Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 4.88%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 5.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amlex Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amlex Holdings Bhd (XKLS:03011) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.15 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.88%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 5.81 and 28.4% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. Amlex Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Amlex Holdings Bhd (XKLS:03011), the current Operating Margin % is 4.88% 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 Amlex Holdings Bhd (XKLS:03011) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amlex Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.15 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34.
GuruFocus considers Amlex Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:03011:
Operating Margin %: 4.88% (16% below median its 10-year median of 5.81)
GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.15 (55.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% above the Hardware median (#981 of 2479)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:03011 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amlex Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia based provider of electronic packaging and interconnects solutions. The company is mainly engaged in the development and manufacturing of precision and complex mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies. It caters to the semiconductor, consumer electronics, automotive, lighting, industrial electronics, and medical industries.
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