Malayan Flour Mills BhdXKLS:3662 +0.92%50 Operating Margin % is 7.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 4.39. GuruFocus rates XKLS:3662 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd ranks better than 56.79% on this metric.
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:3662'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99 Med: 4.39 Max: 7.1
Current: 6.53
XKLS:3662's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 56.79% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs XKLS:3662: 6.53
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) 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.
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malayan Flour Mills 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:3662 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Malayan Flour Mills 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.
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Malayan Flour Mills 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.
Malayan Flour Mills 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.
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) has a Operating Margin % of 7.24% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Malayan Flour Mills Bhd and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 4.39. Over the past decade, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.99 to 7.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd ranks #843 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 7.24% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 4.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 7.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's value of 7.24% is 37.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd ranks #843 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd ranks #843 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Malayan Flour Mills Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's value of 7.24% is 37.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.99 to 7.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Malayan Flour Mills 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 5.26, 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. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 7.24% is 37.6% 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 Malayan Flour Mills 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. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 7.24%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Flour Mills Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.66, compared to a current price of RM0.55 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.24%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 37.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662), the current Operating Margin % is 7.24% 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 Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.55 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.66.
GuruFocus considers Malayan Flour Mills Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3662:
Operating Margin %: 7.24% (65% above median its 10-year median of 4.39)
GF Value™: RM0.66 vs. price of RM0.55 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#843 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3662 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd is engaged in the flour milling industry in Malaysia. It has three operating segments; Flour and grain trading segment includes Milling and selling wheat flour and trading in grain and other allied products, Poultry integration segment includes Manufacture and sale of animal feeds, processing and sale of poultry products, poultry grow-out farm, breeding and sale of day-old-chicks and contract farming activities, and Other segment include Manufacture and sale of aqua feeds, re-measurement of contingent consideration receivable and provision for profit guarantee payment. The company generstes maximum revenue from the Flour and grains trading segment. Geographically, Malaysia generates a majority of the revenue for the company.
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