Kluang Rubber Co Malaya BhdXKLS:2453 74 Operating Margin % is 1.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 35.06. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2453 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks better than 99.38% on this metric.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2453'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.47 Med: 35.06 Max: 70.59
Current: 42.76
XKLS:2453's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 99.38% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs XKLS:2453: 42.76
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) 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.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:2453 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya 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.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) has a Operating Margin % of 1.24% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 35.06. Over the past decade, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.47 to 70.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks #12 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 1.24% is 96% below median its 10-year median of 35.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.47 to a high of 70.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's value of 1.24% is 76.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks #12 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd ranks #12 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's value of 1.24% is 76.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.47 to 70.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.06 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd has consistently been below 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 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 1.24% is 76.4% below 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 1.24%, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 35.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.06, compared to a current price of RM5.79 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.24%, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 35.06 and 76.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453), the current Operating Margin % is 1.24% 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 Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd (XKLS:2453) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.79 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.06.
GuruFocus considers Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2453:
Operating Margin %: 1.24% (96% below median its 10-year median of 35.06)
GF Value™: RM6.06 vs. price of RM5.79 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#12 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2453 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kluang Rubber Co Malaya Bhd is an investment holding company. It has two reportable segments: Plantation and Investments. Its Plantation segment is engaged in the cultivation of oil palm. The Investments segment is engaged in the long-term portfolio investment in securities, deposits with banks, and investment properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Plantation segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has its presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Cayman Islands and Australia.
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