Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186) 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.
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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.
Kuchai Development Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kuchai Development Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuchai Development 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:2186 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kuchai Development 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.
Kuchai Development Bhd Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kuchai Development Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuchai Development Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kuchai Development 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.
Kuchai Development Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186) has a Operating Margin % of -0.87% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kuchai Development Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kuchai Development Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Kuchai Development Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -0.87%.
How does Kuchai Development Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
Kuchai Development Bhd's Operating Margin % of -0.87% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.00, based on 656 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 Kuchai Development Bhd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuchai Development Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -0.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuchai Development Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186) has a current Operating Margin % of -0.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.03 — trading 66.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -0.87%. 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 Kuchai Development Bhd (XKLS:2186), the current Operating Margin % is -0.87% as of Sep. 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.
Kuchai Development Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that is principally engaged in investment holdings and rental of property. Its investment holdings consist of holdings in domestic and foreign listed equity securities, investment funds, and selected physical commodities. The properties of the company include eight acres of land in Malaysia and a shop-house at Emerald Hill Road, Singapore. It generates revenue in the form of dividend income, rental income, and interest income. Geographically, the derives maximum revenue from its investments in Singapore and the rest from Malaysia.
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