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Wasco BhdXKLS:5142 +0.68%56 Operating Margin % is 5.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 5.99. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5142 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 918 Oil & Gas companies, Wasco Bhd ranks better than 52.51% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Wasco Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM27 Mil. Wasco Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM451 Mil. Therefore, Wasco Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wasco Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5142'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.82 Med: 5.99 Max: 10.46
Current: 7.77
XKLS:5142's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 52.51% of 918
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 6.905
vs XKLS:5142: 7.77
Wasco Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Wasco Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM27 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM182 Mil.
Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) 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.
Wasco Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Wasco Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wasco 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:5142 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Wasco 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.
Wasco Bhd Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Wasco Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wasco 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.
Wasco 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.
Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) has a Operating Margin % of 5.98% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Wasco Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #436 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Wasco Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Wasco Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 5.98% is near median its 10-year median of 5.99. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.91. Wasco Bhd's value of 5.98% is 13.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #436 out of 918 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wasco Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wasco Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Wasco Bhd ranks #436 out of 918 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Wasco Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.91. Wasco Bhd's value of 5.98% is 13.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.99 vs. the industry median of 6.91, Wasco Bhd has consistently been below 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.91, based on 918 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. Wasco Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 5.98% is 13.4% below 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 Wasco Bhd and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wasco Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 5.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wasco Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.74 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.99 and 13.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.91. Wasco Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142), the current Operating Margin % is 5.98% 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 Wasco Bhd (XKLS:5142) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wasco Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.74 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers Wasco Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5142:
Operating Margin %: 5.98% (near median its 10-year median of 5.99)
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.74 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#436 of 918)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wasco Bhd is engaged in the business of specialized pipe coating and corrosion protection services; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of gas compressors and process equipment, and provision of bioenergy services. Its segments include the Energy solutions services division; the Bioenergy services division; the Trading division; and Others. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Energy solutions services division that provides pipe coating, pipe manufacturing for the oil and gas industry, building and operating offshore/onshore field development facilities, and the provision of specialized equipment and services to the power generation, oleochemical, and petrochemical industries.
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