CSC Steel Holdings BhdXKLS:5094 -0.81%81 Operating Margin % is 98.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4071% above its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5094 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd ranks better than 97.89% on this metric.
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5094) 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.
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSC Steel 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:5094 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, CSC Steel 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.
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
CSC Steel 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.
CSC Steel 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.
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5094) has a Operating Margin % of 98.43% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CSC Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 4071% above median its historical median of 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #13 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 98.43% is 4071% above median its 10-year median of 2.36. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's value of 98.43% is 3181% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #13 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd ranks #13 out of 616 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CSC Steel Holdings Bhd in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's value of 98.43% is 3181% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 3.00, CSC Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.00, based on 616 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. CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 98.43% is 3181% 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 CSC Steel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 98.43%, which is 4071% above median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSC Steel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5094) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.14, compared to a current price of RM1.23 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 98.43%, which is 4071% above median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 3181% above the Steel industry median of 3.00. CSC Steel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CSC Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5094), the current Operating Margin % is 98.43% 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 CSC Steel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5094) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSC Steel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.23 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.14.
GuruFocus considers CSC Steel Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5094:
Operating Margin %: 98.43% (4071% above median its 10-year median of 2.36)
GF Value™: RM1.14 vs. price of RM1.23 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3181% above the Steel median (#13 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5094 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSC Steel Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its business activities include the manufacturing and marketing of pickled and oiled steel, cold rolled steel, hot dipped galvanised steel, commonly known as GI, and pre-painted galvanised steel, commonly known as PPGI or colour coated steel products. These products are marketed through brands like Realzinc and Realcolor. The group's reportable operating segments are Cold rolled and coated steel products and Investment holding. A vast majority of the revenue is generated from the Cold rolled and coated steel products segment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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