Far East Holdings BhdXKLS:5029 -2.05%88 Operating Margin % is 14.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 21.63. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5029 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.50 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,946 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks better than 91.01% on this metric.
Far East Holdings Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Far East Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5029'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.83 Med: 21.63 Max: 27.69
Current: 18.94
XKLS:5029's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 91.01% of 1946
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.285
vs XKLS:5029: 18.94
Far East Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) 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.
Far East Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Far East Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Far East Holdings 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:5029 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Far East Holdings 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.
Far East Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far East Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far East Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Far East Holdings 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.
Far East Holdings 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.
Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) has a Operating Margin % of 14.90% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Far East Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 21.63. Over the past decade, Far East Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.83 to 27.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Far East Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Far East Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.90% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 21.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.83 to a high of 27.69. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.29. Far East Holdings Bhd's value of 14.90% is 181.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Far East Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far East Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Far East Holdings Bhd ranks #175 out of 1946 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Far East Holdings Bhd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.29. Far East Holdings Bhd's value of 14.90% is 181.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Far East Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.83 to 27.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.63 vs. the industry median of 5.29, Far East Holdings 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 5.29, based on 1,946 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. Far East Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.90% is 181.9% 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 Far East Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far East Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 14.90%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 21.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far East Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.50, compared to a current price of RM3.82 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.90%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 21.63 and 181.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.29. Far East Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029), the current Operating Margin % is 14.90% 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 Far East Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5029) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.82 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.50.
GuruFocus considers Far East Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5029:
Operating Margin %: 14.90% (31% below median its 10-year median of 21.63)
GF Value™: RM5.50 vs. price of RM3.82 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 181.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#175 of 1946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5029 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far East Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the principal activities of cultivation of oil palms, and production and sales of fresh fruit bunches, crude palm oil, and palm kernel. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in oil palm plantations and palm oil mill activities. The company's activities are carried out in Malaysia, and it generates the majority of the revenue from sales of crude palm oil and palm kernel.
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