Hock Soon Capital BhdXKLS:5346 +4.84%21 Operating Margin % is 15.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 30.84. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5346 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hock Soon Capital Bhd ranks better than 86.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hock Soon Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5346'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.47 Med: 30.84 Max: 37.09
Current: 15.29
XKLS:5346's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 86.23% of 1953
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs XKLS:5346: 15.29
Hock Soon Capital Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Hock Soon Capital Bhd (XKLS:5346) 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.
Hock Soon Capital Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hock Soon Capital Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hock Soon Capital 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.
Hock Soon Capital Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
Hock Soon Capital Bhd Annual Data
Trend
Sep22
Sep23
Sep24
Sep25
Operating Margin %
12.47
29.37
32.31
37.09
Hock Soon Capital Bhd Semi-Annual Data
Sep22
Sep23
Sep24
Sep25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
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0.00
0.00
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15.29
XKLS:5346 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Hock Soon Capital 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.
Hock Soon Capital Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hock Soon Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hock Soon Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hock Soon Capital Bhd Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Hock Soon Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Hock Soon Capital Bhd (XKLS:5346) has a Operating Margin % of 15.29% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hock Soon Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 30.84. Over the past decade, Hock Soon Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.47 to 37.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Hock Soon Capital Bhd ranks #269 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Hock Soon Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Hock Soon Capital Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 15.29% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 30.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.47 to a high of 37.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Hock Soon Capital Bhd's value of 15.29% is 188.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hock Soon Capital Bhd ranks #269 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hock Soon Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hock Soon Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hock Soon Capital Bhd ranks #269 out of 1953 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hock Soon Capital Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Hock Soon Capital Bhd's value of 15.29% is 188.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hock Soon Capital Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.47 to 37.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.84 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Hock Soon Capital 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.30, based on 1,953 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. Hock Soon Capital Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 15.29% is 188.5% 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 Hock Soon Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hock Soon Capital Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 15.29%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 30.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hock Soon Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Hock Soon Capital Bhd (XKLS:5346) has a current Operating Margin % of 15.29%. The current Operating Margin % is 15.29%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 30.84 and 188.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.30. Hock Soon Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Hock Soon Capital Bhd (XKLS:5346), the current Operating Margin % is 15.29% 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.
Hock Soon Capital Bhd is engaged in poultry farming. The company is engaged in raising chickens to produce and sell table eggs. The company offer both ordinary eggs with basic nutrition and premium eggs enriched with added nutrients, sold under QPlus or customers own brands.
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