Pantech Global BhdXKLS:5331 15 Operating Margin % is 12.44% as of Feb. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 15.12. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5331 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Pantech Global Bhd ranks better than 89.38% on this metric.
Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331) 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.
Pantech Global Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pantech Global Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pantech Global 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:5331 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Pantech Global 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.
Pantech Global Bhd Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Pantech Global Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pantech Global 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.
Pantech Global Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 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.
Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331) has a Operating Margin % of 12.44% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pantech Global Bhd and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 15.12. Over the past decade, Pantech Global Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.02 to 77.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Pantech Global Bhd ranks #65 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Pantech Global Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Pantech Global Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 12.44% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.02 to a high of 77.39. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Pantech Global Bhd's value of 12.44% is 316.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pantech Global Bhd ranks #65 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pantech Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pantech Global Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Pantech Global Bhd ranks #65 out of 612 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pantech Global Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.99. Pantech Global Bhd's value of 12.44% is 316.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pantech Global Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.02 to 77.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.12 vs. the industry median of 2.99, Pantech Global 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 2.99, based on 612 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. Pantech Global Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 12.44% is 316.1% 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 Pantech Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pantech Global Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 12.44%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 15.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pantech Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331) has a current Operating Margin % of 12.44%. The current Operating Margin % is 12.44%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.12 and 316.1% above the Steel industry median of 2.99. Pantech Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 Pantech Global Bhd (XKLS:5331), the current Operating Margin % is 12.44% as of Feb. 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.
Pantech Global Bhd is principally involved in investment holding. Through its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the manufacture of butt weld pipe fittings and welded pipes. Its butt weld pipe fittings include carbon and stainless steel elbows, tees, reducers, stub ends (stainless steel only) and end caps mainly for pressure piping applications. The Company's welded pipes are stainless steel which are designed for specific applications requiring high temperature resistance and corrosion protection. Its other business activities include the provision of HFI long bend services, sales of by-products, scrap and other products.
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