Guan Chong BhdXKLS:5102 78 Operating Margin % is 8.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 5.57. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5102 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.88 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,945 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Guan Chong Bhd ranks worse than 52.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guan Chong Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5102'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.63 Med: 5.57 Max: 10.83
Current: 4.77
XKLS:5102's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 52.65% of 1945
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs XKLS:5102: 4.77
Guan Chong Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) 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.
Guan Chong Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Guan Chong Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guan Chong 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:5102 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Guan Chong 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.
Guan Chong Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Guan Chong Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guan Chong 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.
Guan Chong 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.
Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) has a Operating Margin % of 8.15% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 5.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #1024 out of 1945 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Guan Chong Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Guan Chong Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 8.15% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 5.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Guan Chong Bhd's value of 8.15% is 53.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #1024 out of 1945 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guan Chong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guan Chong Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #1024 out of 1945 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Guan Chong Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Guan Chong Bhd's value of 8.15% is 53.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.57 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Guan Chong 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.30, based on 1,945 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. Guan Chong Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 8.15% is 53.8% 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 Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guan Chong Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 8.15%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 5.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guan Chong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.88, compared to a current price of RM1.16 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.15%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 5.57 and 53.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.30. Guan Chong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102), the current Operating Margin % is 8.15% 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.16 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.88.
GuruFocus considers Guan Chong Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5102:
Operating Margin %: 8.15% (46% above median its 10-year median of 5.57)
GF Value™: RM1.88 vs. price of RM1.16 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1024 of 1945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5102 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guan Chong Bhd is engaged in investment holding, manufacturing, distributing, and trading in Cocoa butter, Cocoa Cake, Cocoa powder, and Cocoa-derived food ingredients. Geographically, the Group operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Germany of which key revenue is derived from Singapore. Its five reportable segments are Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany and Ivory Coast.
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