Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) Operating Margin %: 63.94% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XKLS:5123 Sentral REIT XKLS:5123
45 GF Score
Price RM0.71
GF Value RM0.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sentral REIT Operating Margin %?

Sentral REIT XKLS:5123 +0.71% 45 Operating Margin % is 63.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 68.17. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5123 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 REITs companies, Sentral REIT ranks better than 71.73% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Sentral REIT's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM31.0 Mil. Sentral REIT's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM48.5 Mil. Therefore, Sentral REIT's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 63.94%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sentral REIT's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5123' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.1   Med: 68.17   Max: 69.64
Current: 66.1


XKLS:5123's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
71.73% of 750 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 52.67 vs XKLS:5123: 66.10

Sentral REIT's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.

Sentral REIT's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM31.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM126.8 Mil.


Sentral REIT  (XKLS:5123) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Sentral REIT Operating Margin % Related Terms


Sentral REIT Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sentral REIT'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.

Sentral REIT Operating Margin % Chart

Sentral REIT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
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Sentral REIT Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 67.65 69.03 66.95 64.50 63.94

XKLS:5123 vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Sentral REIT'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.


Sentral REIT Operating Margin % vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sentral REIT's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sentral REIT's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Sentral REIT 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.

Sentral REIT's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=127.881 / 190.757
=67.04 %

Sentral REIT's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=31.032 / 48.536
=63.94 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 63.94% mean?
Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) has a Operating Margin % of 63.94% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sentral REIT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 68.17. Over the past decade, Sentral REIT's Operating Margin % has ranged from 66.10 to 69.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Sentral REIT ranks #212 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Sentral REIT's Operating Margin % too high?
Sentral REIT's current Operating Margin % of 63.94% is near median its 10-year median of 68.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.10 to a high of 69.64. The REITs industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. Sentral REIT's value of 63.94% is 21.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sentral REIT ranks #212 out of 750 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sentral REIT has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sentral REIT's Operating Margin % compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sentral REIT ranks #212 out of 750 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Sentral REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 52.67. Sentral REIT's value of 63.94% is 21.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sentral REIT's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 66.10 to 69.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.17 vs. the industry median of 52.67, Sentral REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Operating Margin % among REITs companies is 52.67, based on 750 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. Sentral REIT's current Operating Margin % of 63.94% is 21.4% 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 Sentral REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Operating Margin % is 52.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sentral REIT's current Operating Margin % is 63.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 68.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sentral REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.80, compared to a current price of RM0.71 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 63.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 68.17 and 21.4% above the REITs industry median of 52.67. Sentral REIT's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123), the current Operating Margin % is 63.94% 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 Sentral REIT (XKLS:5123) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentral REIT stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.71 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.80. GuruFocus considers Sentral REIT to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5123:

  • Operating Margin %: 63.94% (near median its 10-year median of 68.17)
  • GF Value™: RM0.80 vs. price of RM0.71 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.4% above the REITs median (#212 of 750)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sentral REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, G27A, Level 3A, Block B, Platinum Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50470
Sentral REIT is a real estate investment trust. The company is engaged in the acquisition of an investment in commercial properties including office, retail assets, and car parks. The properties of the company includes Cyberjaya, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Mont' Kiara, KL Sentral, and Penang.
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