Hup Seng Industries BhdXKLS:5024 96 Operating Margin % is 15.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 16.18. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5024 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks better than 88.57% on this metric.
Hup Seng Industries Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5024'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.22 Med: 16.18 Max: 22.01
Current: 16.89
XKLS:5024's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 88.57% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs XKLS:5024: 16.89
Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) 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.
Hup Seng Industries Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hup Seng Industries Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hup Seng Industries 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:5024 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hup Seng 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.
Hup Seng Industries Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hup Seng 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.
Hup Seng Industries 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.
Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) has a Operating Margin % of 15.51% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hup Seng Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.18. Over the past decade, Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.22 to 22.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks #223 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 15.51% is near median its 10-year median of 16.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.22 to a high of 22.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's value of 15.51% is 194.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks #223 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hup Seng Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hup Seng Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hup Seng Industries Bhd ranks #223 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hup Seng Industries Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's value of 15.51% is 194.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hup Seng Industries Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.22 to 22.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.18 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Hup Seng Industries 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. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 15.51% is 194.9% 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 Hup Seng Industries 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. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 15.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hup Seng Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.02, compared to a current price of RM0.97 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.18 and 194.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Hup Seng Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024), the current Operating Margin % is 15.51% 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 Hup Seng Industries Bhd (XKLS:5024) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hup Seng Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.97 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.02.
GuruFocus considers Hup Seng Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5024:
Operating Margin %: 15.51% (near median its 10-year median of 16.18)
GF Value™: RM1.02 vs. price of RM0.97 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 194.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#223 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5024 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hup Seng Industries Bhd is engaged in the business of manufacture and sales of biscuits and coffee mix, and dealers in biscuits, confectionery and other foodstuff. Principally, it is involved in the production and sale of biscuits and confectionery food items as well as beverages. The company operates through three segments. Its Biscuit manufacturing segment manufactures and sells biscuits. The beverage manufacturing segment consists of wholesale coffee mix and all kinds of foodstuffs. Its Trading division segment markets and distributes biscuits, confectionery, and other foodstuffs. The company offers special cream crackers, cookies, cream sandwich biscuits, peanut butter sandwiches, and many more. Instant Coffeemix, Teas and Cereals, Rice crackers, and other products.
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