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BMS Holdings BhdXKLS:0385 +3.85%17 Operating Margin % is 7.85% as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 7.50. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0385 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Building Materials companies, BMS Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 53.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BMS Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0385'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.21 Med: 7.5 Max: 9.79
Current: 6.21
XKLS:0385's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 53.19% of 408
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 6.985
vs XKLS:0385: 6.21
BMS Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
BMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0385) 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.
BMS Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
BMS Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BMS 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:0385 vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, BMS 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.
BMS Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, BMS Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BMS 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.
BMS Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
BMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0385) has a Operating Margin % of 7.85% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on BMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.50. Over the past decade, BMS Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.21 to 9.79. According to the industry distribution chart, BMS Holdings Bhd ranks #217 out of 408 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is BMS Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
BMS Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 7.85% is near median its 10-year median of 7.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.21 to a high of 9.79. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 6.99. BMS Holdings Bhd's value of 7.85% is 12.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BMS Holdings Bhd ranks #217 out of 408 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BMS Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BMS Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, BMS Holdings Bhd ranks #217 out of 408 companies for Operating Margin %. This places BMS Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.99. BMS Holdings Bhd's value of 7.85% is 12.4% above this benchmark. Historically, BMS Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.21 to 9.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.50 vs. the industry median of 6.99, BMS 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 Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 6.99, based on 408 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. BMS Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 7.85% is 12.4% 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 BMS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BMS Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 7.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BMS Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
BMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0385) has a current Operating Margin % of 7.85%. The current Operating Margin % is 7.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.50 and 12.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 6.99. BMS Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 3 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 BMS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0385), the current Operating Margin % is 7.85% as of Jun. 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.
BMS Holdings Bhd is principally an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is involved in retailing, wholesaling and project sales of tiles and stone surfaces. The company offers a wide range of tiles and stone surfaces including porcelain and ceramic tiles, stone surfaces made from natural stones such as marble, limestone and granite as well as engineered stones, and mosaic tiles. In addition, it also offer bathware and kitchenware. The company's business segments include: i) Retail, ii) Wholesale, and iii) Project. The majority of revenue is generated from the retail segment through the sale of tiles and stone surfaces, as well as bathware and kitchenware.
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