Azam Jaya BhdXKLS:5329 12 Operating Margin % is 2.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 16.73. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5329 with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,761 Construction companies, Azam Jaya Bhd ranks better than 80.07% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Azam Jaya Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.8 Mil. Azam Jaya Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM63.0 Mil. Therefore, Azam Jaya Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Azam Jaya Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5329'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.67 Med: 16.73 Max: 22.16
Current: 13.27
XKLS:5329's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 80.07% of 1761
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.89
vs XKLS:5329: 13.27
Azam Jaya Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Azam Jaya Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1.8 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM28.3 Mil.
Azam Jaya Bhd (XKLS:5329) 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.
Azam Jaya Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Azam Jaya Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Azam Jaya 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:5329 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Azam Jaya 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.
Azam Jaya Bhd Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Azam Jaya Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Azam Jaya 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.
Azam Jaya 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.
Azam Jaya Bhd (XKLS:5329) has a Operating Margin % of 2.80% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Azam Jaya Bhd and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 16.73. Over the past decade, Azam Jaya Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 22.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Azam Jaya Bhd ranks #351 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Azam Jaya Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Azam Jaya Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 2.80% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 16.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.67 to a high of 22.16. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Azam Jaya Bhd's value of 2.80% is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Azam Jaya Bhd ranks #351 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Azam Jaya Bhd has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Azam Jaya Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Azam Jaya Bhd ranks #351 out of 1761 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Azam Jaya Bhd in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Azam Jaya Bhd's value of 2.80% is 52.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Azam Jaya Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 22.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.73 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Azam Jaya 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 a Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,761 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. Azam Jaya Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 2.80% is 52.5% 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 Azam Jaya Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Azam Jaya Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 2.80%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 16.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Azam Jaya Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Azam Jaya Bhd (XKLS:5329) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.80%. The current Operating Margin % is 2.80%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 16.73 and 52.5% below the Construction industry median of 5.89. Azam Jaya Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 Azam Jaya Bhd (XKLS:5329), the current Operating Margin % is 2.80% 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.
Azam Jaya Bhd is an investment holding company. It operates substantially within a single business segment of infrastructure development and construction. It derives revenue from Constructions segment followed by Property development, and Others. The group operates in Malaysia.
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