Knusford BhdXKLS:5035 15 Operating Margin % is 38.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1360% above its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5035 with a GF Score™ of 15/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Knusford Bhd ranks worse than 98.72% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Knusford Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.51 Mil. Knusford Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM9.11 Mil. Therefore, Knusford Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knusford Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5035'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.26 Med: 2.64 Max: 19.61
Current: -30.26
XKLS:5035's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 98.72% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.765
vs XKLS:5035: -30.26
Knusford Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Knusford Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.51 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-11.37 Mil.
Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) 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.
Knusford Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Knusford Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knusford 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:5035 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Knusford 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.
Knusford Bhd Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Knusford Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knusford Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Knusford Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) has a Operating Margin % of 38.55% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Knusford Bhd and its competitors. This is 1360% above median its historical median of 2.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #154 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Knusford Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Knusford Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 38.55% is 1360% above median its 10-year median of 2.64. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.77. Knusford Bhd's value of 38.55% is 709% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #154 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knusford Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knusford Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Knusford Bhd ranks #154 out of 156 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Knusford Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.77. Knusford Bhd's value of 38.55% is 709% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 4.77, Knusford 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.77, based on 156 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. Knusford Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 38.55% is 709% 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 Knusford Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knusford Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 38.55%, which is 1360% above median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knusford Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.43 — trading 112.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 38.55%, which is 1360% above median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 709% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.77. Knusford Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 5 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035), the current Operating Margin % is 38.55% 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 Knusford Bhd (XKLS:5035) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knusford Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.43 is trading 112.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Knusford Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5035:
Operating Margin %: 38.55% (1360% above median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.43 (112.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 709% above the Industrial Distribution median (#154 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5035 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knusford Bhd is engaged in investment holding and property investment. The group has five reportable segments, namely Trading, Services, Property Development, Investment Property, Construction, and Services. The Trading segment of the company includes sales of light and heavy machinery and trading of building materials; Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Investment property consists of the rental of investment properties; Construction includes civil works contracting and landscape construction; and the Services segment includes rental of machinery and equipment, provision of transportation services, project management services and landscape maintenance. The generates the majority of the revenue from the Construction segment.
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