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HSS Holdings BhdXKLS:0460 -3.03%15 Operating Margin % is 7.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 7.33. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0460 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, HSS Holdings Bhd ranks better than 59.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HSS Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0460'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.73 Med: 7.33 Max: 7.76
Current: 7.24
XKLS:0460's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 59.85% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.36
vs XKLS:0460: 7.24
HSS Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
HSS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0460) 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.
HSS Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
HSS Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HSS 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.
HSS Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
HSS Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
7.76
6.73
7.41
7.24
HSS Holdings Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Operating Margin %
7.76
6.73
7.41
7.24
XKLS:0460 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, HSS 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.
HSS Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HSS Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HSS 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.
HSS Holdings 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.
HSS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0460) has a Operating Margin % of 7.24% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on HSS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.33. Over the past decade, HSS Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.73 to 7.76. According to the industry distribution chart, HSS Holdings Bhd ranks #785 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is HSS Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
HSS Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 7.24% is near median its 10-year median of 7.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.73 to a high of 7.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. HSS Holdings Bhd's value of 7.24% is 35.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HSS Holdings Bhd ranks #785 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HSS Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HSS Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, HSS Holdings Bhd ranks #785 out of 1955 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts HSS Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.36. HSS Holdings Bhd's value of 7.24% is 35.1% above this benchmark. Historically, HSS Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.73 to 7.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.33 vs. the industry median of 5.36, HSS 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.36, 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. HSS Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 7.24% is 35.1% 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 HSS Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HSS Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 7.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HSS Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
HSS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0460) has a current Operating Margin % of 7.24%. The current Operating Margin % is 7.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.33 and 35.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.36. HSS Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 6 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 HSS Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0460), the current Operating Margin % is 7.24% 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.
HSS Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is principally involved in the sourcing of bakery products, trading of bakery and other products and manufacturing of bakery products. Its offerings include Biscuits and cookies, Cakes, and Snacks. The products are supplied to over 3,500 retail outlets across Malaysia, including supermarkets and hypermarkets. The company's business segments include: Sourcing, Trading, and Manufacturing. The majority of revenue is derived from the Sourcing segment. Geographically, it exports to Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia, and the maximum revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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