IHH Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5225) Operating Margin %: 14.53% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


XKLS:5225 IHH Healthcare Bhd XKLS:5225
86 GF Score
Price RM8.73
GF Value RM8.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is IHH Healthcare Bhd Operating Margin %?

IHH Healthcare Bhd XKLS:5225 +1.99% 86 Operating Margin % is 14.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 15.07. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5225 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM8.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks better than 82.34% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM952 Mil. IHH Healthcare Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM6,553 Mil. Therefore, IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.53%.

Good Sign:

IHH Healthcare Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

The historical rank and industry rank for IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5225' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.16   Med: 15.07   Max: 20.3
Current: 15.21


XKLS:5225's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
82.34% of 668 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.845 vs XKLS:5225: 15.21

IHH Healthcare Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.

IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM952 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3,955 Mil.


IHH Healthcare Bhd  (XKLS:5225) 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 Nokia’s 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.


IHH Healthcare Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms


IHH Healthcare Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IHH Healthcare 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.

IHH Healthcare Bhd Operating Margin % Chart

IHH Healthcare Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
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IHH Healthcare Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.93 14.16 15.89 16.21 14.53

XKLS:5225 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, IHH Healthcare 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.


IHH Healthcare Bhd Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.


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IHH Healthcare 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.

IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=3910 / 25745
=15.19 %

IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=952 / 6553
=14.53 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 14.53% mean?
IHH Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5225) has a Operating Margin % of 14.53% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on IHH Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.07. Over the past decade, IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.16 to 20.30. According to the industry distribution chart, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks #118 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
IHH Healthcare Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.53% is near median its 10-year median of 15.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.16 to a high of 20.30. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. IHH Healthcare Bhd's value of 14.53% is 199.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks #118 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IHH Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IHH Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, IHH Healthcare Bhd ranks #118 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This places IHH Healthcare Bhd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. IHH Healthcare Bhd's value of 14.53% is 199.9% above this benchmark. Historically, IHH Healthcare Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.16 to 20.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.07 vs. the industry median of 4.85, IHH Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.85, based on 668 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. IHH Healthcare Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.53% is 199.9% 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 IHH Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IHH Healthcare Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 14.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IHH Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHH Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5225) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM8.07, compared to a current price of RM8.73 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.07 and 199.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.85. IHH Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 11 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 IHH Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5225), the current Operating Margin % is 14.53% 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 IHH Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5225) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHH Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM8.73 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM8.07. GuruFocus considers IHH Healthcare Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5225:

  • Operating Margin %: 14.53% (near median its 10-year median of 15.07)
  • GF Value™: RM8.07 vs. price of RM8.73 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 199.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#118 of 668)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IHH Healthcare Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges IHHHF:USAQ0F:Singapore
Address 3 Jalan Bangsar, Level 35, Mercu Aspire, KL Eco City, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 59200
IHH Healthcare Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is a healthcare services provider that operates a network of hospitals. It also provides ancillary services, which include diagnostic laboratories, imaging centers, ambulatory care, and medical education facilities. The company's reportable segments include Healthcare services, Laboratories services, and Management fees. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Healthcare services segment, which relates to contracts with patients in which performance obligations are to provide healthcare services. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Turkiye and Europe, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, India, Greater China, and Others.
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