Gabungan Aqrs BhdXKLS:5226 26 Operating Margin % is 9.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 7.38. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5226 with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks better than 60.33% on this metric.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) 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.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gabungan Aqrs 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:5226 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Gabungan Aqrs 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.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabungan Aqrs 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.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) has a Operating Margin % of 9.19% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Gabungan Aqrs Bhd and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 7.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks #701 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 9.19% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 7.38. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's value of 9.19% is 56% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks #701 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd ranks #701 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Gabungan Aqrs Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's value of 9.19% is 56% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.38 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Gabungan Aqrs 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 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. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 9.19% is 56% 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 Gabungan Aqrs Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 9.19%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 7.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabungan Aqrs Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.19, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.19%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 7.38 and 56% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Gabungan Aqrs Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 9 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 Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226), the current Operating Margin % is 9.19% 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 Gabungan Aqrs Bhd (XKLS:5226) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabungan Aqrs Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.19.
GuruFocus considers Gabungan Aqrs Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5226:
Operating Margin %: 9.19% (25% above median its 10-year median of 7.38)
GF Value™: RM0.19 vs. price of RM0.16 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56% above the Construction median (#701 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5226 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gabungan Aqrs Bhd is engaged in the business of construction and property development in Malaysia. The company specializes in construction infrastructure, residential and commercial buildings, as well as purpose-built buildings. It is organized into two reportable segments; Construction segment involves securing and carrying out construction contracts and Property development segment involves the development of residential and commercial properties. Maximum revenue of the company is generated by the Construction segment. All the operations of the company are carried out in Malaysia.
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