Hap Seng Plantations Holdings BhdXKLS:5138 -0.44%83 Operating Margin % is 7.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 25.10. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5138 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,946 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd ranks better than 92.65% on this metric.
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5138'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.4 Med: 25.1 Max: 43.61
Current: 20.86
XKLS:5138's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 92.65% of 1946
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.285
vs XKLS:5138: 20.86
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5138) 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.
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hap Seng Plantations 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.
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:5138 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Hap Seng Plantations 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.
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hap Seng Plantations 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.
* 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.
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5138) has a Operating Margin % of 7.45% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 25.10. Over the past decade, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.40 to 43.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd ranks #143 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 7.45% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 25.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.40 to a high of 43.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.29. Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's value of 7.45% is 41% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd ranks #143 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd ranks #143 out of 1946 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.29. Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's value of 7.45% is 41% above this benchmark. Historically, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.40 to 43.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.10 vs. the industry median of 5.29, Hap Seng Plantations 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.29, based on 1,946 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. Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 7.45% is 41% 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 Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 7.45%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 25.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5138) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.03, compared to a current price of RM2.26 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.45%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 25.10 and 41% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.29. Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5138), the current Operating Margin % is 7.45% 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 Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5138) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.26 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.03.
GuruFocus considers Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5138:
Operating Margin %: 7.45% (70% below median its 10-year median of 25.10)
GF Value™: RM2.03 vs. price of RM2.26 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#143 of 1946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd Business Description
Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based palm oil plantation company. It is focused on the upstream activities in the palm oil industry where it grows oil palms in its estates, harvests and processes fresh fruit bunches (FFB) into crude palm oil (CPO) in its mills. Geographically, the company derives all of its revenue from Malaysia.
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