Gas Malaysia BhdXKLS:5209 -0.96%77 Operating Margin % is 8.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5209 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 72.4% on this metric.
Gas Malaysia Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gas Malaysia Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5209'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.37 Med: 5.4 Max: 7.29
Current: 7.29
XKLS:5209's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 72.4% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.89
vs XKLS:5209: 7.29
Gas Malaysia Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) 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.
Gas Malaysia Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Gas Malaysia Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gas Malaysia 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:5209 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Gas Malaysia 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.
Gas Malaysia Bhd Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Gas Malaysia Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gas Malaysia 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.
Gas Malaysia 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.
Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) has a Operating Margin % of 8.08% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Gas Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 5.40. Over the past decade, Gas Malaysia Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.37 to 7.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks #362 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Gas Malaysia Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Gas Malaysia Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 8.08% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 5.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.37 to a high of 7.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.89. Gas Malaysia Bhd's value of 8.08% is 45.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks #362 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gas Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gas Malaysia Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Gas Malaysia Bhd ranks #362 out of 500 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Gas Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.89. Gas Malaysia Bhd's value of 8.08% is 45.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Gas Malaysia Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.37 to 7.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 14.89, Gas Malaysia 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.89, based on 500 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. Gas Malaysia Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 8.08% is 45.7% 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gas Malaysia Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 8.08%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gas Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.66, compared to a current price of RM5.15 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.08%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 45.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.89. Gas Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209), the current Operating Margin % is 8.08% 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 Gas Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5209) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gas Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM5.15 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.66.
GuruFocus considers Gas Malaysia Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5209:
Operating Margin %: 8.08% (50% above median its 10-year median of 5.40)
GF Value™: RM3.66 vs. price of RM5.15 (40.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#362 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5209 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gas Malaysia Bhd is engaged in the sale, marketing, and distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, as well as the development, operation, and maintenance of the Natural Gas Distribution System (NGDS) in Peninsular Malaysia. The company segments its operations into Natural Gas & LPG and Others. Nearly all of Gas Malaysia's revenue is derived from its Natural Gas and LPG division. Its revenue is mainly derived from the sales of natural gas to industrial, commercial, and residential customers. The group sells gas to customers in various forms, namely natural gas, LPG, and CNG.
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