Kpj Healthcare BhdXKLS:5878 +1.56%66 Operating Margin % is 13.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 12.16. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5878 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks better than 84.28% on this metric.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5878'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.11 Med: 12.16 Max: 16.86
Current: 15.92
XKLS:5878's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 84.28% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 4.845
vs XKLS:5878: 15.92
Kpj Healthcare Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kpj Healthcare 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:5878 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) has a Operating Margin % of 13.27% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.16. Over the past decade, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.11 to 16.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #105 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 13.27% is near median its 10-year median of 12.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.11 to a high of 16.86. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 13.27% is 173.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #105 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kpj Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #105 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kpj Healthcare Bhd in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.85. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 13.27% is 173.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.11 to 16.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.16 vs. the industry median of 4.85, Kpj Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 4.85, based on 668 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. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 13.27% is 173.9% 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 13.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.48, compared to a current price of RM3.25 — trading 31% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.16 and 173.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 4.85. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878), the current Operating Margin % is 13.27% 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.25 is trading 31% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.48.
GuruFocus considers Kpj Healthcare Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5878:
Operating Margin %: 13.27% (near median its 10-year median of 12.16)
GF Value™: RM2.48 vs. price of RM3.25 (31% above fair value)
Industry Position: 173.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#105 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KPJ Healthcare Bhd operates as an investment holding company and provides management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are mainly the operation of specialist hospitals. The reportable segments of the company are: (i) Malaysia - All healthcare activities including the private hospitals, pathology and laboratory services and distribution of pharmaceutical, medical and consumer healthcare products. (ii) Others - Operating segments involved in provision of hospital and retirement village services in Thailand and Australia, a private university and colleges of nursing and allied health and other similar activities in Malaysia. The majority of revenue is derived from the Malaysia segment.
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