Parkson Holdings Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Parkson Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5657'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.39 Med: -15.14 Max: 18.4
Current: 18.4
XKLS:5657's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs XKLS:5657: 18.40
Parkson Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657) 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.
Parkson Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Parkson Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parkson Holdings 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 Department Stores subindustry, Parkson Holdings 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.
Parkson Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Parkson Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parkson Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Parkson Holdings 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.
Parkson Holdings 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.
Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657) has a Operating Margin % of 22.33% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Parkson Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Parkson Holdings Bhd ranks #79 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Parkson Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Parkson Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 22.33%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Parkson Holdings Bhd's value of 22.33% is 471.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parkson Holdings Bhd ranks #79 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Parkson Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parkson Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Parkson Holdings Bhd ranks #79 out of 1128 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Parkson Holdings Bhd in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.91. Parkson Holdings Bhd's value of 22.33% is 471.8% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.91, based on 1,128 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. Parkson Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 22.33% is 471.8% 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 Parkson Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Parkson Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 22.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parkson Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.18 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.33% and 471.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.91. Parkson Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 6 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 Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657), the current Operating Margin % is 22.33% 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 Parkson Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5657) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parkson Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.18 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.20.
GuruFocus considers Parkson Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5657:
Operating Margin %: 22.33%
GF Value™: RM0.20 vs. price of RM0.18 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 471.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#79 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5657 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parkson Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian based company which is engaged in operating and managing departmental stores. It operates under "Parkson" brand. The stores offer well known international brands of fashion and lifestyle-related merchandise in Fashion & Apparel, Cosmetics & Accessories, Household & Electrical, and Groceries and Perishables. The company operates its business in segments namely Retailing and Others. A the key part of its revenue is from the Retailing segment engaged in Operation and management of retail stores and properties in Malaysia and PRC; and Others segments include credit services, food and beverage businesses, and investment holding. The company generates its revenue from the operation of stores, which comes from China.
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