Star Media Group Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Media Group Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6084'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -87.2 Med: -5.03 Max: 5.47
Current: -12.57
XKLS:6084's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 76.26% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs XKLS:6084: -12.57
Star Media Group Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 43.30% per year.
Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) 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.
Star Media Group Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Star Media Group Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Media Group 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:6084 vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Star Media Group 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.
Star Media Group Bhd Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Star Media Group Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Media Group Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Star Media Group 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.
Star Media Group 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.
Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) has a Operating Margin % of -33.13% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Star Media Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #771 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is Star Media Group Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Star Media Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -33.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #771 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Star Media Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Media Group Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Star Media Group Bhd ranks #771 out of 1011 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Star Media Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.42, based on 1,011 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. 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 Star Media Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Media Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -33.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Media Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.36, compared to a current price of RM0.28 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -33.13%. Star Media Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084), the current Operating Margin % is -33.13% 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 Star Media Group Bhd (XKLS:6084) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Media Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.28 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.36.
GuruFocus considers Star Media Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6084:
Operating Margin %: -33.13%
GF Value™: RM0.36 vs. price of RM0.28 (23.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6084 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Media Group Bhd publishes, prints, and distributes newspapers and advertisements in print and electronic media. The company operates in three reportable segments: Print, digital and events which is engaged in the publication and distribution of newspapers, magazines, and electronic media and online portal and provision of event organizing management; Broadcasting which operates wireless broadcasting stations; and the Property development and investment segment which develops commercial properties and invests in real estate. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Print, digital and events segment. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from The United States of America, Singapore, United Kingdom and other regions.
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