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Inspace Creation BhdXKLS:0451 17 Operating Margin % is -6.76% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0451 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,773 Construction companies, Inspace Creation Bhd ranks worse than 86.8% on this metric.
Inspace Creation Bhd (XKLS:0451) 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.
Inspace Creation Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Inspace Creation Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inspace Creation 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.
Inspace Creation Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
Inspace Creation Bhd Annual Data
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15.06
Inspace Creation Bhd Semi-Annual Data
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XKLS:0451 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Inspace Creation 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.
Inspace Creation Bhd Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Inspace Creation Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inspace Creation Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Inspace Creation 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.
Inspace Creation Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 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.
Inspace Creation Bhd (XKLS:0451) has a Operating Margin % of -6.76% as of May. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Inspace Creation Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inspace Creation Bhd ranks #1539 out of 1773 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Inspace Creation Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Inspace Creation Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -6.76%. Based on the distribution chart, Inspace Creation Bhd ranks #1539 out of 1773 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inspace Creation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspace Creation Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Inspace Creation Bhd ranks #1539 out of 1773 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Inspace Creation Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.92. 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.92, based on 1,773 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 Inspace Creation Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inspace Creation Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -6.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspace Creation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Inspace Creation Bhd (XKLS:0451) has a current Operating Margin % of -6.76%. The current Operating Margin % is -6.76%. Inspace Creation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Inspace Creation Bhd (XKLS:0451), the current Operating Margin % is -6.76% as of May. 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.
Inspace Creation Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally involved in the provision of interior fitting-out services, which include project planning and management, design conceptualisation and build as well as servicing and maintenance works. The company's offerings include project planning and management, design, construction, and maintenance works. Its services are focused on commercial offices and related spaces. It operates in a single industry segment of interior fitting-out services, including project management. The company's revenue was derived entirely from the provision of interior fitting-out services. Geographically, it operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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