TMK Chemical BhdXKLS:5330 +3.40%18 Operating Margin % is 15.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 11.80. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5330 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, TMK Chemical Bhd ranks better than 79.23% on this metric.
TMK Chemical Bhd (XKLS:5330) 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.
TMK Chemical Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
TMK Chemical Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TMK Chemical 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, TMK Chemical 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.
TMK Chemical Bhd Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, TMK Chemical Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TMK Chemical 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.
TMK Chemical 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.
TMK Chemical Bhd (XKLS:5330) has a Operating Margin % of 15.88% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on TMK Chemical Bhd and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 11.80. Over the past decade, TMK Chemical Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.36 to 13.45. According to the industry distribution chart, TMK Chemical Bhd ranks #328 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is TMK Chemical Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
TMK Chemical Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 15.88% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 11.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.36 to a high of 13.45. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. TMK Chemical Bhd's value of 15.88% is 163.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TMK Chemical Bhd ranks #328 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TMK Chemical Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TMK Chemical Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, TMK Chemical Bhd ranks #328 out of 1579 companies for Operating Margin %. This places TMK Chemical Bhd in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. TMK Chemical Bhd's value of 15.88% is 163.8% above this benchmark. Historically, TMK Chemical Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.36 to 13.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.80 vs. the industry median of 6.02, TMK Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.02, based on 1,579 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. TMK Chemical Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 15.88% is 163.8% 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 TMK Chemical Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TMK Chemical Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 15.88%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 11.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TMK Chemical Bhd stock overvalued right now?
TMK Chemical Bhd (XKLS:5330) has a current Operating Margin % of 15.88%. The current Operating Margin % is 15.88%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 11.80 and 163.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. TMK Chemical Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 TMK Chemical Bhd (XKLS:5330), the current Operating Margin % is 15.88% 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.
TMK Chemical Bhd provides a range of chemical manufacturing, chemical distribution, storage, and logistics services to satisfy the industrial needs of businesses for various markets. The company operates in the following divisions: Provision of total chemical management, Provision of chemical terminal services, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Provision of total chemical management business, which provides sourcing, processing, distribution, and manufacturing services for inorganic chemicals and value-added services, including chemical processing services, and the provision of handling and storage services. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brunei, and other regions.
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