Lien Hoe BhdXKLS:3573 27 Operating Margin % is -33.02% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3573 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Travel & Leisure companies, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks worse than 89.66% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Lien Hoe Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.01 Mil. Lien Hoe Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6.09 Mil. Therefore, Lien Hoe Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -33.02%.
Good Sign:
Lien Hoe Corp Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lien Hoe Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3573'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1064.11 Med: -74.37 Max: -19.5
Current: -20.8
XKLS:3573's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 89.66% of 841
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 8.08
vs XKLS:3573: -20.80
Lien Hoe Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 51.60% per year.
Lien Hoe Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-2.01 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-5.52 Mil.
Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) 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.
Lien Hoe Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lien Hoe Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lien Hoe 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:3573 vs MAR, HLT, H: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Lien Hoe 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.
Lien Hoe Bhd Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lien Hoe Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lien Hoe 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.
Lien Hoe 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.
Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) has a Operating Margin % of -33.02% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lien Hoe Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #754 out of 841 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Lien Hoe Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Lien Hoe Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -33.02%. Based on the distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #754 out of 841 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lien Hoe Bhd has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lien Hoe Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Lien Hoe Bhd ranks #754 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lien Hoe Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.08. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.08, based on 841 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 Lien Hoe Bhd and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lien Hoe Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -33.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lien Hoe Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.24, compared to a current price of RM0.14 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -33.02%. Lien Hoe Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 3 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 Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573), the current Operating Margin % is -33.02% 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 Lien Hoe Bhd (XKLS:3573) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lien Hoe Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.14 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.24.
GuruFocus considers Lien Hoe Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3573:
Operating Margin %: -33.02%
GF Value™: RM0.24 vs. price of RM0.14 (43.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3573 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lien Hoe Corp Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in hotel service, property investment and leasing and property development business. The group operates in the business segments of Property which comprise of property investment and property development; Hotel comprising hotel operations; and Corporate which involves group-level corporate services and treasury functions. It principally operates in Malaysia and derives key revenue from the Hotel segment that consists of Hotel Armada, a 4-star business and tourist class hotel located in the heart of Petaling Jaya along the Federal Highway.
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