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EI Power BhdXKLS:0453 -1.44%21 Operating Margin % is 32.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 17.05. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0453 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. Among 1,773 Construction companies, EI Power Bhd ranks better than 96.73% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. EI Power Bhd's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM25.00 Mil. EI Power Bhd's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM77.40 Mil. Therefore, EI Power Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 32.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for EI Power Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0453'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.02 Med: 17.05 Max: 32.3
Current: 32.3
XKLS:0453's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 96.73% of 1773
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.92
vs XKLS:0453: 32.30
EI Power Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
EI Power Bhd's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was RM25.00 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was RM25.00 Mil.
EI Power Bhd (XKLS:0453) 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.
EI Power Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
EI Power Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EI Power 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.
EI Power Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
EI Power Bhd Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
9.02
12.55
21.54
32.30
EI Power Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
9.02
12.55
21.54
32.30
XKLS:0453 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, EI Power 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.
EI Power Bhd Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, EI Power Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EI Power 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.
EI Power Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
EI Power Bhd (XKLS:0453) has a Operating Margin % of 32.30% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on EI Power Bhd and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 17.05. Over the past decade, EI Power Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.02 to 32.30. According to the industry distribution chart, EI Power Bhd ranks #58 out of 1773 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is EI Power Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
EI Power Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 32.30% is 89% above median its 10-year median of 17.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.02 to a high of 32.30. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.92. EI Power Bhd's value of 32.30% is 445.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EI Power Bhd ranks #58 out of 1773 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EI Power Bhd has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EI Power Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, EI Power Bhd ranks #58 out of 1773 companies for Operating Margin %. This places EI Power Bhd in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.92. EI Power Bhd's value of 32.30% is 445.6% above this benchmark. Historically, EI Power Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.02 to 32.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.05 vs. the industry median of 5.92, EI Power 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 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. EI Power Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 32.30% is 445.6% 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 EI Power 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. EI Power Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 32.30%, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 17.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EI Power Bhd stock overvalued right now?
EI Power Bhd (XKLS:0453) has a current Operating Margin % of 32.30%. The current Operating Margin % is 32.30%, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 17.05 and 445.6% above the Construction industry median of 5.92. EI Power Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 21/100. 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 EI Power Bhd (XKLS:0453), the current Operating Margin % is 32.30% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
EI Power Bhd is principally an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally involved in the EPCC of: (i) mission critical power solutions; (ii) conventional power solutions; and (iii) renewable energy power solutions. The majority of revenue is derived from the Mission critical power solutions segment, which is engaged in the EPCC of power infrastructure systems, including backup and redundant power solutions, for facilities requiring continuous and uninterrupted electricity supply, such as data centers and other critical operations. Geographically, it operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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