Ranhill Utilities BhdXKLS:5272 68 Operating Margin % is 14.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 10.65. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5272 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks worse than 84.17% on this metric.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5272'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.8 Med: 10.65 Max: 14.52
Current: 2.8
XKLS:5272's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 84.17% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs XKLS:5272: 2.80
Ranhill Utilities Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -18.70% per year.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ranhill Utilities 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:5272 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Ranhill Utilities 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 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.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) has a Operating Margin % of 14.43% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ranhill Utilities Bhd and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 10.65. Over the past decade, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 14.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #420 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.43% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 10.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.80 to a high of 14.52. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 14.43% is 3.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #420 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ranhill Utilities Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ranhill Utilities Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ranhill Utilities Bhd ranks #420 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ranhill Utilities Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's value of 14.43% is 3.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Ranhill Utilities Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.80 to 14.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.65 vs. the industry median of 14.97, Ranhill Utilities 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 14.97, based on 499 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. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.43% is 3.6% 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 14.43%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 10.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.45, compared to a current price of RM1.98 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.43%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 10.65 and 3.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. Ranhill Utilities Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272), the current Operating Margin % is 14.43% 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 Ranhill Utilities Bhd (XKLS:5272) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ranhill Utilities Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.98 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.45.
GuruFocus considers Ranhill Utilities Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5272:
Operating Margin %: 14.43% (35% above median its 10-year median of 10.65)
GF Value™: RM1.45 vs. price of RM1.98 (36.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#420 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5272 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ranhill Utilities Bhd is engaged in investment holding business. It operates mainly in the environment, energy, and engineering services sectors. The company's reportable segments include Water, Power, Consultancy and services. Its water segment focuses on water supply, wastewater treatment, and water asset management, serving regions in Malaysia, China, and Thailand. The power segment owns and operates combined cycle gas turbine power plants and solar power facilities in Malaysia. The Consultancy and services segment offers water management, civil and infrastructure engineering, and energy solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Water segment.
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