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Coastal Contracts Bhd (XKLS:5071) 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.
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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.
Coastal Contracts Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Coastal Contracts Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coastal Contracts 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:5071 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Coastal Contracts 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.
Coastal Contracts Bhd Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Coastal Contracts Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coastal Contracts Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Coastal Contracts 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.
Coastal Contracts Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Coastal Contracts Bhd (XKLS:5071) has a Operating Margin % of -15.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Coastal Contracts Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Coastal Contracts Bhd ranks #774 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is Coastal Contracts Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Coastal Contracts Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -15.53%. Based on the distribution chart, Coastal Contracts Bhd ranks #774 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Coastal Contracts Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coastal Contracts Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Coastal Contracts Bhd ranks #774 out of 918 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Coastal Contracts Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.91. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.91, based on 918 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. 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 Coastal Contracts Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coastal Contracts Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -15.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coastal Contracts Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coastal Contracts Bhd (XKLS:5071) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.44, compared to a current price of RM1.30 — trading 195.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -15.53%. Coastal Contracts Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Coastal Contracts Bhd (XKLS:5071), the current Operating Margin % is -15.53% 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 Coastal Contracts Bhd (XKLS:5071) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coastal Contracts Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.30 is trading 195.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.44.
GuruFocus considers Coastal Contracts Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5071:
Operating Margin %: -15.53%
GF Value™: RM0.44 vs. price of RM1.30 (195.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5071 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coastal Contracts Bhd is an investment holding company. Its segments include Gas processing involves provision of onshore gas conditioning and jack-up gas compression services; Vessels manufacturing and repairing services engaged in fabrication and sale of offshore support and marine transportation vessels, and provision of ship repairs and maintenance services; Vessels manufacturing and repairing services involves Fabrication and sale of offshore support and marine transportation vessels, and provision of ship repairs and maintenance services; Vessels chartering and equipment hire, derives key revenue engaged in provision of vessels transportation and equipment hiring services; and Hospitality engaged in development of an overwater bungalow resort.
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