Apex Equity Holdings BhdXKLS:5088 34 Operating Margin % is 22.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 33.84. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5088 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Capital Markets companies, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks better than 67.92% on this metric.
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -16.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5088'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.49 Med: 33.84 Max: 51.07
Current: 28.37
XKLS:5088's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.92% of 664
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 6.955
vs XKLS:5088: 28.37
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) 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.
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Apex Equity 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.
XKLS:5088 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Apex Equity 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.
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Apex Equity 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.
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 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.
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) has a Operating Margin % of 22.61% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Apex Equity Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 33.84. Over the past decade, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.49 to 51.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #213 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 22.61% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 33.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.49 to a high of 51.07. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's value of 22.61% is 225.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #213 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd ranks #213 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Apex Equity Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.96. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's value of 22.61% is 225.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.49 to 51.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.84 vs. the industry median of 6.96, Apex Equity 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 6.96, based on 664 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. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 22.61% is 225.1% 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 Apex Equity Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 22.61%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 33.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apex Equity Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.90, compared to a current price of RM0.72 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.61%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 33.84 and 225.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 6.96. Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 8 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 Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088), the current Operating Margin % is 22.61% 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 Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5088) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apex Equity Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.72 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.90.
GuruFocus considers Apex Equity Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5088:
Operating Margin %: 22.61% (33% below median its 10-year median of 33.84)
GF Value™: RM0.90 vs. price of RM0.72 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 225.1% above the Capital Markets median (#213 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5088 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apex Equity Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of investment holding and trading in marketable securities. The group is organised into four main reportable segments, which include Investment holdings and others, Stock and securities broking, Property holding, and Money lending. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Stock and securities broking segment, which deals with securities, clearings, derivatives, and investment advisory. It has also launched an online trading platform, Apexetrade, which allows customers access to the latest market information and an extensive range of trading tools. Geographically, the group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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