Bintulu Port Holdings BhdXKLS:5032 72 Operating Margin % is 22.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 26.24. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5032 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM6.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks better than 80.18% on this metric.
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) 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.
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bintulu Port Holdings 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.
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Bintulu Port 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.
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Bintulu Port 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.
Bintulu Port 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.
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) has a Operating Margin % of 22.36% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 26.24. Over the past decade, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 19.53 to 38.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks #198 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 22.36% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 26.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.53 to a high of 38.67. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.29. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's value of 22.36% is 206.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks #198 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd ranks #198 out of 999 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.29. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's value of 22.36% is 206.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 19.53 to 38.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.24 vs. the industry median of 7.29, Bintulu Port 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.29, based on 999 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. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 22.36% is 206.7% 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 Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 22.36%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 26.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.12, compared to a current price of RM5.35 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.36%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 26.24 and 206.7% above the Transportation industry median of 7.29. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032), the current Operating Margin % is 22.36% 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 Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5032) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.35 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.12.
GuruFocus considers Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5032:
Operating Margin %: 22.36% (15% below median its 10-year median of 26.24)
GF Value™: RM6.12 vs. price of RM5.35 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 206.7% above the Transportation median (#198 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5032 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd provides port services at Bintulu Port. It operates in two segments: Port operations and Bulking services. The Port segment includes the construction of port facilities, handling of cargo for LNG, petroleum products, general cargo, container, and other ancillary services, whereas Bulking services provide bulking installation facilities for palm oil, edible oils and its by-products. It generates maximum revenue from the Port operations segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from the Malaysia region whereas it also operates in Brunei.
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