Bermaz Auto BhdXKLS:5248 87 Operating Margin % is 11.89% as of Apr. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 8.42. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5248 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks better than 73.13% on this metric.
Bermaz Auto Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bermaz Auto Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5248'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.58 Med: 8.42 Max: 10.78
Current: 8.74
XKLS:5248's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 73.13% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 4.86
vs XKLS:5248: 8.74
Bermaz Auto Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) 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.
Bermaz Auto Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bermaz Auto Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bermaz Auto 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:5248 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Bermaz Auto 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.
Bermaz Auto Bhd Operating Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bermaz Auto Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bermaz Auto 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.
Bermaz Auto Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 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.
Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) has a Operating Margin % of 11.89% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bermaz Auto Bhd and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 8.42. Over the past decade, Bermaz Auto Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.58 to 10.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #356 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Bermaz Auto Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 11.89% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 8.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.58 to a high of 10.78. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. Bermaz Auto Bhd's value of 11.89% is 144.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #356 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bermaz Auto Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bermaz Auto Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #356 out of 1325 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Bermaz Auto Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.86. Bermaz Auto Bhd's value of 11.89% is 144.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bermaz Auto Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.58 to 10.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.42 vs. the industry median of 4.86, Bermaz Auto 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Operating Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 4.86, based on 1,325 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. Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 11.89% is 144.7% 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 11.89%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 8.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bermaz Auto Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.23, compared to a current price of RM1.04 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.89%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 8.42 and 144.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 4.86. Bermaz Auto Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248), the current Operating Margin % is 11.89% as of Apr. 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 Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bermaz Auto Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.04 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.23.
GuruFocus considers Bermaz Auto Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5248:
Operating Margin %: 11.89% (41% above median its 10-year median of 8.42)
GF Value™: RM1.23 vs. price of RM1.04 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 144.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#356 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bermaz Auto Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the distribution and retailing of Mazda, Kia, and XPeng vehicles as well as providing their respective spare parts and after-sales services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Philippines.
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