Techstore Bhd (XKLS:0343) Operating Margin %: -3.80% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:0343 Techstore Bhd XKLS:0343
18 GF Score
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What is Techstore Bhd Operating Margin %?

Techstore Bhd XKLS:0343 18 Operating Margin % is -3.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0343 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,811 Software companies, Techstore Bhd ranks better than 87.73% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Techstore Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.69 Mil. Techstore Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM18.19 Mil. Therefore, Techstore Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.80%.

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

XKLS:0343' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.7   Med: 21.46   Max: 31.17
Current: 19.98


XKLS:0343's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
87.73% of 2811 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.87 vs XKLS:0343: 19.98

Techstore Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Techstore Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.69 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.54 Mil.


Techstore Bhd  (XKLS:0343) 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.


Techstore Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms


Techstore Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Techstore 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.

Techstore Bhd Operating Margin % Chart

Techstore Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
31.17 22.28 17.83 14.70 21.46

Techstore Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Jul24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.28 14.47 6.36 36.68 -3.80

XKLS:0343 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Techstore 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.


Techstore Bhd Operating Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Techstore Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Techstore 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.

Techstore Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=15.737 / 73.333
=21.46 %

Techstore Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.691 / 18.192
=-3.80 %

* 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 -3.80% mean?
Techstore Bhd (XKLS:0343) has a Operating Margin % of -3.80% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Techstore Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, Techstore Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.70 to 31.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Techstore Bhd ranks #345 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Techstore Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Techstore Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -3.80%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.70 to a high of 31.17. Based on the distribution chart, Techstore Bhd ranks #345 out of 2811 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Techstore Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Techstore Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Techstore Bhd ranks #345 out of 2811 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Techstore Bhd in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.87. Historically, Techstore Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.70 to 31.17 over the past decade. 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.87, based on 2,811 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. 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 Techstore Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Techstore Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -3.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Techstore Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Techstore Bhd (XKLS:0343) has a current Operating Margin % of -3.80%. The current Operating Margin % is -3.80%. Techstore Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 Techstore Bhd (XKLS:0343), the current Operating Margin % is -3.80% 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.

Techstore Bhd Business Description

Address 20-2, Jalan Suria Puchong 6, Pusat Perniagaan Suria Puchong, Puchong, SGR, MYS, 47110
Techstore Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is involved in the provision of enterprise IT services, including IT security and automation solutions to support its customers' operations. Its solutions require communication with its customers to provide them with design, development, customization, implementation, testing, and integration of the solutions to meet their application needs. The company also provides its customers with maintenance and support services for the IT solutions that it delivers. The group's segment includes: Design and Implementation; and Maintenance and Support. It derives the majority of its revenue from Maintenance and Support, which also includes leasing of equipment.
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