Malayan United Industries BhdXKLS:3891 Operating Margin % is -31.07% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Travel & Leisure companies, Malayan United Industries Bhd ranks better than 91.8% on this metric.
Malayan United Industries Bhd (XKLS:3891) 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.
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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 United Industries Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Malayan United Industries 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.
Malayan United Industries Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:3891 vs MAR, HLT, H: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Malayan United Industries 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 United Industries Bhd Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Malayan United Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malayan United Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Malayan United Industries 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.
* 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 United Industries Bhd (XKLS:3891) has a Operating Margin % of -31.07% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Malayan United Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malayan United Industries Bhd ranks #69 out of 841 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Malayan United Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Malayan United Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -31.07%. Based on the distribution chart, Malayan United Industries Bhd ranks #69 out of 841 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Malayan United Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Malayan United Industries Bhd ranks #69 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Malayan United Industries Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Malayan United Industries 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. Malayan United Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -31.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan United Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan United Industries Bhd (XKLS:3891) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.11, compared to a current price of RM0.05 — trading 59.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -31.07%. 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 United Industries Bhd (XKLS:3891), the current Operating Margin % is -31.07% 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.
Malayan United Industries Bhd Business Description
Malayan United Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The company through its associate design, manufacture, source, distributes and sells garments, accessories and home furnishings products. The company's operating segment includes Retailing; Hotel; Food; Fast Food Chain; Property; and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Fast Food Chain segment. Hotel segment includes operating chain of restaurants. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia, and has its presence in Asia-Pacific, Australia, North America, and United Kingdom.
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