Itmax System BhdXKLS:5309 +1.24%97 Operating Margin % is 54.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 52.92. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5309 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Itmax System Bhd ranks better than 98.97% on this metric.
Itmax System Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Itmax System Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5309'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.98 Med: 52.92 Max: 54.9
Current: 53.3
XKLS:5309's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 98.97% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.33
vs XKLS:5309: 53.30
Itmax System Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
Itmax System Bhd (XKLS:5309) 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.
Itmax System Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Itmax System Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Itmax System 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:5309 vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Itmax System 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.
Itmax System Bhd Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Itmax System Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Itmax System 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.
Itmax System 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.
Itmax System Bhd (XKLS:5309) has a Operating Margin % of 54.56% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Itmax System Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.92. Over the past decade, Itmax System Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.98 to 54.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Itmax System Bhd ranks #11 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Itmax System Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Itmax System Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 54.56% is near median its 10-year median of 52.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.98 to a high of 54.90. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Itmax System Bhd's value of 54.56% is 761.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Itmax System Bhd ranks #11 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Itmax System Bhd has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Itmax System Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Itmax System Bhd ranks #11 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Itmax System Bhd in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.33. Itmax System Bhd's value of 54.56% is 761.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Itmax System Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.98 to 54.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.92 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Itmax System 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.33, based on 1,070 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. Itmax System Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 54.56% is 761.9% 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 Itmax System Bhd and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Itmax System Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 54.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Itmax System Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itmax System Bhd (XKLS:5309) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.69, compared to a current price of RM4.90 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 54.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.92 and 761.9% above the Business Services industry median of 6.33. Itmax System Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 7 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 Itmax System Bhd (XKLS:5309), the current Operating Margin % is 54.56% 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 Itmax System Bhd (XKLS:5309) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itmax System Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.90 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.69.
GuruFocus considers Itmax System Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5309:
Operating Margin %: 54.56% (near median its 10-year median of 52.92)
GF Value™: RM4.69 vs. price of RM4.90 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 761.9% above the Business Services median (#11 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5309 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Itmax System Bhd is principally engaged in the business of supplying, installing, and providing public space networked systems and investment holding. The company develops networking solutions for smart video surveillance, smart parking, smart traffic management, smart street lighting and communication networks. Geographically, the company operates only in Malaysia.
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