Hextar Global BhdXKLS:5151 -0.65%44 Operating Margin % is 12.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 13.17. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5151 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Agriculture companies, Hextar Global Bhd ranks better than 81.27% on this metric.
Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) 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.
Hextar Global Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hextar Global Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hextar Global 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:5151 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Hextar Global 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.
Hextar Global Bhd Operating Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Hextar Global Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hextar Global 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.
Hextar Global 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.
Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) has a Operating Margin % of 12.31% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hextar Global Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #47 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Hextar Global Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Hextar Global Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 12.31% is near median its 10-year median of 13.17. The Agriculture industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. Hextar Global Bhd's value of 12.31% is 82.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #47 out of 251 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hextar Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Global Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #47 out of 251 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hextar Global Bhd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.76. Hextar Global Bhd's value of 12.31% is 82.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.17 vs. the industry median of 6.76, Hextar Global 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Operating Margin % among Agriculture companies is 6.76, based on 251 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. Hextar Global Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 12.31% is 82.1% 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 Hextar Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hextar Global Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 12.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.90, compared to a current price of RM0.77 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.17 and 82.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 6.76. Hextar Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151), the current Operating Margin % is 12.31% 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 Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Global Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.77 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.90.
GuruFocus considers Hextar Global Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5151:
Operating Margin %: 12.31% (near median its 10-year median of 13.17)
GF Value™: RM0.90 vs. price of RM0.77 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.1% above the Agriculture median (#47 of 251)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hextar Global Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries, is involved in the trading and distribution of agrochemicals and fertilizers, the manufacturing and trading of healthcare disposable products, and agro-based technology. It has four operating segments, including Investment holding, Agriculture, Specialty chemicals, and Fruits. The maximum revenue is generated from the Specialty Chemicals segment. It operates principally in Malaysia. Its product distributions are channeled through distributors, hypermarkets, supermarkets, and dealer networks in all towns in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
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