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CI Holdings BhdXKLS:2828 -1.27%81 Operating Margin % is 0.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2828 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, CI Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 70.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CI Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:2828'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66 Med: 2.94 Max: 4.41
Current: 1.66
XKLS:2828's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 70.54% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs XKLS:2828: 1.66
CI Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.
CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) 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.
CI Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
CI Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CI 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.
XKLS:2828 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, CI 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.
CI Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, CI Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CI 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.
CI Holdings 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.
CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) has a Operating Margin % of 0.62% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, CI Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.66 to 4.41. According to the industry distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1379 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is CI Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
CI Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 0.62% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 4.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.35. CI Holdings Bhd's value of 0.62% is 88.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1379 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CI Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CI Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, CI Holdings Bhd ranks #1379 out of 1955 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CI Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.35. CI Holdings Bhd's value of 0.62% is 88.4% below this benchmark. Historically, CI Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.66 to 4.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 5.35, CI Holdings 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 5.35, 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. CI Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 0.62% is 88.4% 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 CI Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CI Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 0.62%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CI Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.97, compared to a current price of RM2.34 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.62%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 88.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.35. CI Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828), the current Operating Margin % is 0.62% 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 CI Holdings Bhd (XKLS:2828) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.34 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.97.
GuruFocus considers CI Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2828:
Operating Margin %: 0.62% (79% below median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: RM2.97 vs. price of RM2.34 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1379 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2828 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CI Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company's operating segment includes Edible oil; Tap-ware and sanitary ware; and Investment holdings. It generates maximum revenue from the Edible oil segment. The edible oil segment is engaged in the selling, packing, and marketing of all types of edible oil. Its Tap-ware and sanitary ware segment is engaged in the manufacture and trading of household fittings and appliances such as water taps, plumbing accessories, and sanitary wares, and the Investment holding segment is engaged in Investment activities. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Africa and also has a presence in Malaysia, Asia, and Other regions.
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