A1 AK Koh Group Bhd (XKLS:0365) Operating Margin %: 14.56% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XKLS:0365 A1 AK Koh Group Bhd XKLS:0365
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What is A1 AK Koh Group Bhd Operating Margin %?

A1 AK Koh Group Bhd XKLS:0365 15 Operating Margin % is 14.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 15.94. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0365 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd ranks better than 69.05% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.28 Mil. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM22.52 Mil. Therefore, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.56%.

The historical rank and industry rank for A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0365' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.23   Med: 15.94   Max: 19.98
Current: 9.23


XKLS:0365's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
69.05% of 1955 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.35 vs XKLS:0365: 9.23

A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.28 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM7.62 Mil.


A1 AK Koh Group Bhd  (XKLS:0365) 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.


A1 AK Koh Group Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms


A1 AK Koh Group Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for A1 AK Koh 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.

A1 AK Koh Group Bhd Operating Margin % Chart

A1 AK Koh Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Operating Margin %
19.98 16.03 15.84 10.66

A1 AK Koh Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jan25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -5.86 6.55 16.72 14.56

XKLS:0365 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, A1 AK Koh 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.


A1 AK Koh Group Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.


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A1 AK Koh 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.

A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=9.071 / 85.104
=10.66 %

A1 AK Koh Group 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 )
=3.279 / 22.521
=14.56 %

* 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 14.56% mean?
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd (XKLS:0365) has a Operating Margin % of 14.56% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on A1 AK Koh Group Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.94. Over the past decade, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.23 to 19.98. According to the industry distribution chart, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd ranks #605 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.56% is near median its 10-year median of 15.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.23 to a high of 19.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.35. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's value of 14.56% is 172.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd ranks #605 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd ranks #605 out of 1955 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts A1 AK Koh Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.35. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's value of 14.56% is 172.1% above this benchmark. Historically, A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.23 to 19.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.94 vs. the industry median of 5.35, A1 AK Koh 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 5.35, based on 1,955 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. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.56% is 172.1% 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 A1 AK Koh Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 14.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A1 AK Koh Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd (XKLS:0365) has a current Operating Margin % of 14.56%. The current Operating Margin % is 14.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.94 and 172.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.35. A1 AK Koh Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 A1 AK Koh Group Bhd (XKLS:0365), the current Operating Margin % is 14.56% 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.

A1 AK Koh Group Bhd Business Description

Address PLO 81, Jalan Cyber 5, Kawasan Perindustrian Senai lll, Senai, JHR, MYS, 81400
A1 AK Koh Group Bhd operates as a processed food and beverages company. The company and its subsidiaries are principally involved in the manufacturing, trading, marketing, and distribution of processed food and beverage products under its Group's in-house brands and third-party brands, as well as the provision of contract manufacturing and sourcing services of processed F&B products to third-party brand owners. The company has over SKUs, spanning from premix spices, premade pastes and seasonings, snacks, instant and dried noodles, canned seafood, premix and ready-to-drink beverages, and others. These products are marketed under its parent brand, namely A1 AK Koh, as well as its sub-brands, namely Dragon Horse, Sky King, Bao Dao, MaccEagle, Sun, and Lion.
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