Paramount BhdXKLS:1724 48 Operating Margin % is 18.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 21.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1724 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,743 Real Estate companies, Paramount Bhd ranks better than 63.28% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Paramount Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM28.4 Mil. Paramount Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM152.2 Mil. Therefore, Paramount Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.69%.
Good Sign:
Paramount Corp Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paramount Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:1724'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.1 Med: 21.14 Max: 27.99
Current: 21.84
XKLS:1724's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 63.28% of 1743
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.39
vs XKLS:1724: 21.84
Paramount Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
Paramount Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM28.4 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM193.4 Mil.
Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) 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.
Paramount Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Paramount Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paramount 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.
Paramount Bhd Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Paramount 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.
Paramount Bhd Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Paramount Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paramount 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.
Paramount 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.
Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) has a Operating Margin % of 18.69% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Paramount Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 21.14. Over the past decade, Paramount Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.10 to 27.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Paramount Bhd ranks #640 out of 1743 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Paramount Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Paramount Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 18.69% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 21.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.10 to a high of 27.99. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. Paramount Bhd's value of 18.69% is 39.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paramount Bhd ranks #640 out of 1743 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Paramount Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paramount Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Paramount Bhd ranks #640 out of 1743 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Paramount Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. Paramount Bhd's value of 18.69% is 39.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Paramount Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.10 to 27.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.14 vs. the industry median of 13.39, Paramount 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.39, based on 1,743 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. Paramount Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 18.69% is 39.6% 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 Paramount Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paramount Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 18.69%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 21.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paramount Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.94, compared to a current price of RM1.00 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.69%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 21.14 and 39.6% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.39. Paramount Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724), the current Operating Margin % is 18.69% 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.
Is Paramount Bhd (XKLS:1724) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paramount Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.00 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.94.
GuruFocus considers Paramount Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1724:
Operating Margin %: 18.69% (12% below median its 10-year median of 21.14)
GF Value™: RM0.94 vs. price of RM1.00 (6.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.6% above the Real Estate median (#640 of 1743)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1724 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paramount Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. The group has three reportable operating segments - Property, Coworking, and Investment and Others. The Property segment which generates maximum revenue is engaged in the development and construction of residential and commercial properties and property investment. The Coworking segment includes the operation of coworking spaces and incubator-related services. The investment and Others segment is involved in the investment holding and provision of group-level corporate services and property investment of campus buildings.
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