DKSH Holdings Malaysia BhdXKLS:5908 +1.82%91 Operating Margin % is 3.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5908 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd ranks worse than 70.06% on this metric.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5908'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 2.19 Max: 2.95
Current: 2.7
XKLS:5908's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 70.06% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs XKLS:5908: 2.70
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5908) 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.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:5908 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DKSH Holdings Malaysia 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.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia 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.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia 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.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5908) has a Operating Margin % of 3.11% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.24 to 2.95. According to the industry distribution chart, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd ranks #110 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 3.11% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 2.95. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's value of 3.11% is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd ranks #110 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd ranks #110 out of 157 companies for Operating Margin %. This places DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.74. DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's value of 3.11% is 34.4% below this benchmark. Historically, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.24 to 2.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 4.74, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.74, based on 157 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. DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 3.11% is 34.4% below 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 DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 3.11%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5908) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.69, compared to a current price of RM6.16 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.11%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 34.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.74. DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5908), the current Operating Margin % is 3.11% 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 DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:5908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM6.16 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.69.
GuruFocus considers DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5908:
Operating Margin %: 3.11% (42% above median its 10-year median of 2.19)
GF Value™: RM5.69 vs. price of RM6.16 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% below the Industrial Distribution median (#110 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DKSH Holdings Malaysia Bhd company is principally an investment holding company. The principal activities of the Group are the provisioning of Market Expansion Services, which range from marketing, to providing sales force, distribution and logistics, invoicing and credit control, handling of inventory and returned goods and other value added services. These services are provided to consumer goods and healthcare clients. The Group also operates retail outlets selling Amos cookies, manufacturing and supplying of butter and margarine, and related bakery, confectionery and dairy products. The Group is organized into three main business segments Consumer Goods; Healthcare; and Others of which majority of revenue comes from Consumer Goods.
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