Astramina Group Bhd (XKLS:03032) 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.
Astramina Group Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Astramina Group Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astramina 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.
XKLS:03032 vs JBS, KHC, K: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Astramina 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.
Astramina Group Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astramina Group Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astramina Group Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Astramina 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.
Astramina Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Astramina Group Bhd (XKLS:03032) has a Operating Margin % of 29.45% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Astramina Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.29. Over the past decade, Astramina Group Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.17 to 31.62.
Is Astramina Group Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Astramina Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 29.45% is near median its 10-year median of 29.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.17 to a high of 31.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Astramina Group Bhd's value of 29.45% is 459.9% above this industry median. Overall, Astramina Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astramina Group Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to JBS and KHC?
Astramina Group Bhd's Operating Margin % of 29.45% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Astramina Group Bhd's value of 29.45% is 459.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Astramina Group Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.17 to 31.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.29 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Astramina 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Astramina Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 29.45% is 459.9% 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 Astramina Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astramina Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 29.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astramina Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Astramina Group Bhd (XKLS:03032) has a current Operating Margin % of 29.45%. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.43, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 29.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.29 and 459.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Astramina Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Astramina Group Bhd (XKLS:03032), the current Operating Margin % is 29.45% as of Feb. 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 Astramina Group Bhd (XKLS:03032) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astramina Group Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.43.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:03032:
Operating Margin %: 29.45% (near median its 10-year median of 29.29)
GF Value™: RM0.43 vs. price of RM0.50 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 459.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:03032 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astramina Group Bhd through its subsidiary is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of food ingredients, and trading of food ingredients. The operating business segments are manufacturing and selling of food ingredients, and trading of food ingredients, with maximum revenue from manufacturing and selling of food ingredients segment. It operates in Malaysia and Other countries as well.
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