Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) Operating Margin %: -4.79% (As of Mar. 2026)


XKLS:5247 Karex Bhd XKLS:5247
41 GF Score
Price RM0.49
GF Value RM0.76
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Karex Bhd Operating Margin %?

Karex Bhd XKLS:5247 +1.03% 41 Operating Margin % is -4.79% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5247 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Karex Bhd ranks worse than 80.78% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Karex Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-5.1 Mil. Karex Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM105.6 Mil. Therefore, Karex Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.79%.

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

XKLS:5247' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.97   Med: 2.66   Max: 21.67
Current: -1.97


XKLS:5247's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
80.78% of 1951 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26 vs XKLS:5247: -1.97

Karex Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Karex Bhd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-5.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-9.5 Mil.

Warning Sign:

Karex Bhd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.


Karex Bhd  (XKLS:5247) 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.


Karex Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms


Karex Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karex 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.

Karex Bhd Operating Margin % Chart

Karex Bhd Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Operating Margin %
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Karex 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 6.19 -9.01 5.20 -0.37 -4.79

XKLS:5247 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Karex 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.


Karex Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Karex Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Karex 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.

Karex Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Jun. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=9.331 / 498.407
=1.87 %

Karex 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 )
=-5.061 / 105.584
=-4.79 %

* 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 -4.79% mean?
Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) has a Operating Margin % of -4.79% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Karex Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #1576 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 80.8%.
Is Karex Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Karex Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -4.79%. Based on the distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #1576 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Karex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karex Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Karex Bhd ranks #1576 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Karex Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. 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 Karex Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karex Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -4.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.76, compared to a current price of RM0.49 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -4.79%. Karex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247), the current Operating Margin % is -4.79% 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 Karex Bhd (XKLS:5247) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.49 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.76. GuruFocus considers Karex Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5247:

  • Operating Margin %: -4.79%
  • GF Value™: RM0.76 vs. price of RM0.49 (35.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Karex Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 594, Persiaran Raja Lumu, Pandamaran Industrial Estate, Port Klang, SGR, MYS, 42000
Karex Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, its main business activities comprise investment holding, manufacture, and sale of sexual wellness, medical, and other health-related products. These activities are located in Malaysia, Thailand, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom. It is principally engaged in manufacturing and selling condoms, personal lubricants, latex probe covers, oral dams, and others. The operating segments of the company are Sexual wellness, which generates maximum profits, Medical, and Others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the Americas and the rest from Asia, Europe, and Africa.
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