Kim Loong Resources BhdXKLS:5027 90 Operating Margin % is 11.32% as of Jan. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 12.82. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5027 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks better than 83.7% on this metric.
Kim Loong Resources Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5027'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.63 Med: 12.82 Max: 14.23
Current: 13.93
XKLS:5027's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 83.7% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs XKLS:5027: 13.93
Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) 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.
Kim Loong Resources Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kim Loong Resources Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kim Loong Resources 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:5027 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Kim Loong Resources 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.
Kim Loong Resources Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kim Loong Resources 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.
Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 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.
Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) has a Operating Margin % of 11.32% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kim Loong Resources Bhd and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 12.82. Over the past decade, Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.63 to 14.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks #318 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Kim Loong Resources Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 11.32% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 12.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.63 to a high of 14.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's value of 11.32% is 115.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks #318 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kim Loong Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kim Loong Resources Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kim Loong Resources Bhd ranks #318 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kim Loong Resources Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's value of 11.32% is 115.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kim Loong Resources Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.63 to 14.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.82 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Kim Loong Resources 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. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 11.32% is 115.2% 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 Kim Loong Resources 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. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 11.32%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 12.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kim Loong Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.47, compared to a current price of RM2.66 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.32%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 12.82 and 115.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Kim Loong Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027), the current Operating Margin % is 11.32% as of Jan. 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 Kim Loong Resources Bhd (XKLS:5027) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kim Loong Resources Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.66 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.47.
GuruFocus considers Kim Loong Resources Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5027:
Operating Margin %: 11.32% (12% below median its 10-year median of 12.82)
GF Value™: RM2.47 vs. price of RM2.66 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#318 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5027 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kim Loong Resources Bhd is a Malaysian palm oil group with integrated plantations and milling operations across Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak. The Group is principally involved in investment holding, cultivation of oil palm, processing of oil palm fresh fruit bunches, marketing of oil palm products, processing of oil palm fibre and biogas, and power generation. Its principal activities are categorised into two main segments: Plantation, which involves the cultivation of oil palm, and Milling, which involves the processing and marketing of oil palm products and power generation. The Milling segment generates maximum revenue. The Group operates only in Malaysia.
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