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Sarawak Plantation BhdXKLS:5135 -0.92%65 Operating Margin % is 21.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 14.88. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5135 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sarawak Plantation Bhd ranks better than 93.36% on this metric.
Sarawak Plantation Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5135'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.47 Med: 14.88 Max: 21.73
Current: 21.73
XKLS:5135's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93.36% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs XKLS:5135: 21.73
Sarawak Plantation Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
Sarawak Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5135) 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.
Sarawak Plantation Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sarawak Plantation Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sarawak Plantation 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:5135 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Sarawak Plantation 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.
Sarawak Plantation Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Sarawak Plantation 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.
Sarawak Plantation 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.
Sarawak Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5135) has a Operating Margin % of 21.66% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sarawak Plantation Bhd and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 14.88. Over the past decade, Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.47 to 21.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Sarawak Plantation Bhd ranks #130 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Sarawak Plantation Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 21.66% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 14.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.47 to a high of 21.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Sarawak Plantation Bhd's value of 21.66% is 308.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sarawak Plantation Bhd ranks #130 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sarawak Plantation Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sarawak Plantation Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sarawak Plantation Bhd ranks #130 out of 1957 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sarawak Plantation Bhd in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Sarawak Plantation Bhd's value of 21.66% is 308.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sarawak Plantation Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.47 to 21.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.88 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Sarawak Plantation 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 1,957 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. Sarawak Plantation Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 21.66% is 308.7% 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 Sarawak Plantation 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. Sarawak Plantation Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 21.66%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 14.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sarawak Plantation Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5135) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.25, compared to a current price of RM4.30 — trading 91.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.66%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 14.88 and 308.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.30. Sarawak Plantation Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Sarawak Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5135), the current Operating Margin % is 21.66% 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 Sarawak Plantation Bhd (XKLS:5135) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sarawak Plantation Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.30 is trading 91.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.25.
GuruFocus considers Sarawak Plantation Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5135:
Operating Margin %: 21.66% (46% above median its 10-year median of 14.88)
GF Value™: RM2.25 vs. price of RM4.30 (91.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 308.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#130 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5135 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sarawak Plantation Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the cultivation of oil palm and processing of fresh fruit bunches of oil palm into crude palm oil and palm kernel. Other businesses include the provision of management, marketing, agronomic, and consultancy services, and property investment. The company has three reportable segments: Investment holding, Oil palm operations, and Agronomic/ marketing services and rental. It generates a majority of its revenue from Oil palm operations that include 2 divisions, namely estate operation (Cultivation of oil palm) and mill operation (processing of fresh fruit bunches.
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