Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) BhdXKLS:5008 -0.78%67 Operating Margin % is 3.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5008 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks worse than 66.88% on this metric.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5008'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13 Med: 2.94 Max: 4.39
Current: 2.9
XKLS:5008's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 66.88% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs XKLS:5008: 2.90
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) 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.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) 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.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:5008 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) 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.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) 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.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) has a Operating Margin % of 3.23% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.13 to 4.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #105 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 3.23% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 4.39. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 3.23% is 31.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #105 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd ranks #105 out of 157 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's value of 3.23% is 31.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.13 to 4.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.74, based on 157 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. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 3.23% is 31.9% 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 3.23%, which is 10% above 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.63, compared to a current price of RM1.27 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.23%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 31.9% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.74. Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008), the current Operating Margin % is 3.23% 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 Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (XKLS:5008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.27 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.63.
GuruFocus considers Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5008:
Operating Margin %: 3.23% (10% above median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: RM1.63 vs. price of RM1.27 (22.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% below the Industrial Distribution median (#105 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd Business Description
Harrisons Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd is a sale, marketing, warehousing, distribution, and services organization in Malaysia. The Group operates in four key geographical segments within Malaysia, namely Sabah, Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and Others. The Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia segments comprise the trading and distribution of consumer products, building materials, industrial and agricultural chemical products, as well as the provision of insurance and shipping services within their respective geographical markets. The Others segment includes the trading and distribution of liquor products, as well as the provision of travel agency services, property rental, and the retailing of consumer goods.
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