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United Malacca BhdXKLS:2593 67 Operating Margin % is 18.22% as of Apr. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 14.19. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2593 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.45 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, United Malacca Bhd ranks better than 95.5% on this metric.
United Malacca Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Malacca Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2593'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.08 Med: 14.19 Max: 31.75
Current: 24.76
XKLS:2593's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 95.5% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.37
vs XKLS:2593: 24.76
United Malacca Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 12.70% per year.
United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) 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.
United Malacca Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
United Malacca Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Malacca 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:2593 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, United Malacca 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.
United Malacca Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Malacca Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Malacca 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.
United Malacca Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 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.
United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) has a Operating Margin % of 18.22% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on United Malacca Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 14.19. According to the industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #88 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is United Malacca Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
United Malacca Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 18.22% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 14.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.37. United Malacca Bhd's value of 18.22% is 239.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #88 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Malacca Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Malacca Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, United Malacca Bhd ranks #88 out of 1954 companies for Operating Margin %. This places United Malacca Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.37. United Malacca Bhd's value of 18.22% is 239.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.19 vs. the industry median of 5.37, United Malacca 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 5.37, based on 1,954 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. United Malacca Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 18.22% is 239.3% 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 United Malacca Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Malacca Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 18.22%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 14.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Malacca Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.45, compared to a current price of RM5.90 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.22%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 14.19 and 239.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.37. United Malacca Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593), the current Operating Margin % is 18.22% as of Apr. 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 United Malacca Bhd (XKLS:2593) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Malacca Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.90 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.45.
GuruFocus considers United Malacca Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2593:
Operating Margin %: 18.22% (28% above median its 10-year median of 14.19)
GF Value™: RM6.45 vs. price of RM5.90 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 239.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#88 of 1954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2593 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Malacca Bhd is a Malaysia based oil palm cultivation company. The company's operating segment includes Plantation which includes cultivation of oil palm and palm oil milling and Investment holding. It generates maximum revenue from the Plantation segment. Geographically, it derives a majority revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in Indonesia.
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