Metrod Holdings BhdXKLS:6149 +7.76%78 Operating Margin % is 2.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6149 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Metrod Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 70.32% on this metric.
Metrod Holdings Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metrod Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6149'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93 Med: 1.64 Max: 2.73
Current: 2.22
XKLS:6149's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 70.32% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.535
vs XKLS:6149: 2.22
Metrod Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
Metrod Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6149) 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.
Metrod Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Metrod Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metrod 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.
XKLS:6149 vs VRT, BE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Metrod 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.
Metrod Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Metrod Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metrod Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Metrod 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.
Metrod 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.
Metrod Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6149) has a Operating Margin % of 2.77% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Metrod Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Metrod Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.93 to 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Metrod Holdings Bhd ranks #2132 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Metrod Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Metrod Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 2.77% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 2.73. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Metrod Holdings Bhd's value of 2.77% is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metrod Holdings Bhd ranks #2132 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metrod Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metrod Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Metrod Holdings Bhd ranks #2132 out of 3032 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Metrod Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Metrod Holdings Bhd's value of 2.77% is 57.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Metrod Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.93 to 2.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 6.54, Metrod Holdings 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 Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.54, based on 3,032 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. Metrod Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 2.77% is 57.6% 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 Metrod Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metrod Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 2.77%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metrod Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metrod Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6149) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.47, compared to a current price of RM1.25 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.77%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 57.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.54. Metrod Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 11 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 Metrod Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6149), the current Operating Margin % is 2.77% 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 Metrod Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6149) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metrod Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.25 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.47.
GuruFocus considers Metrod Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6149:
Operating Margin %: 2.77% (69% above median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: RM1.47 vs. price of RM1.25 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.6% below the Industrial Products median (#2132 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6149 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metrod Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of electrical conductivity grade copper wires. It operates in two business segments, Copper Business segment includes the procurement of raw materials, manufacturing, and marketing of electrical conductivity grade copper wires, rods, and strips which are used in cables, magnet wire, welding wire, transformers, and lightning protection; and Hospitality business segment. The company derives the majority of the revenue from the Copper Business segment. It has geographic presence in two countries namely Malaysia and India.
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