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Chin Hin Group BhdXKLS:5273 73 Operating Margin % is 8.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 3.98. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5273 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Building Materials companies, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks better than 59.06% on this metric.
Chin Hin Group Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chin Hin Group Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5273'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29 Med: 3.98 Max: 9.6
Current: 9.6
XKLS:5273's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 59.06% of 403
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.62
vs XKLS:5273: 9.60
Chin Hin Group Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 40.90% per year.
Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) 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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chin Hin Group Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chin Hin Group 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:5273 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Chin Hin Group 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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Chin Hin Group Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chin Hin Group 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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) has a Operating Margin % of 8.07% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chin Hin Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 3.98. Over the past decade, Chin Hin Group Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.29 to 9.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #165 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Chin Hin Group Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 8.07% is 103% above median its 10-year median of 3.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 9.60. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.62. Chin Hin Group Bhd's value of 8.07% is 5.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #165 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chin Hin Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chin Hin Group Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Chin Hin Group Bhd ranks #165 out of 403 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Chin Hin Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.62. Chin Hin Group Bhd's value of 8.07% is 5.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chin Hin Group Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.29 to 9.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.98 vs. the industry median of 7.62, Chin Hin Group 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 Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 7.62, based on 403 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. Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 8.07% is 5.9% 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chin Hin Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 8.07%, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 3.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chin Hin Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.64, compared to a current price of RM2.10 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.07%, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 3.98 and 5.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.62. Chin Hin Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273), the current Operating Margin % is 8.07% 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 Chin Hin Group Bhd (XKLS:5273) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin Hin Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.10 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.64.
GuruFocus considers Chin Hin Group Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5273:
Operating Margin %: 8.07% (103% above median its 10-year median of 3.98)
GF Value™: RM3.64 vs. price of RM2.10 (42.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% above the Building Materials median (#165 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5273 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chin Hin Group Bhd is an integrated builder conglomerate delivering end-to end solutions across Malaysia and the region, from upstream activities such as building materials manufacturing, to downstream activities including construction engineering, property development, and home & living solutions. The company's segments include Investment holding and management services, Building material division, Vehicle division, Kitchen and wardrobe system, Interior fit-out works, Property development division, and Construction division. Geographically the company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand with Majority of the revenue derived from Malaysia.
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