Astro Malaysia Holdings BhdXKLS:6399 +8.33% Operating Margin % is 5.32% as of Apr. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 17.65. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks better than 65.1% on this metric.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -19.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6399'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.28 Med: 17.65 Max: 22.83
Current: 6.28
XKLS:6399's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 65.1% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs XKLS:6399: 6.28
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Astro Malaysia Holdings 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:6399 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Astro Malaysia 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Astro Malaysia 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) has a Operating Margin % of 5.32% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 17.65. Over the past decade, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.28 to 22.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #357 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 5.32% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 17.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.28 to a high of 22.83. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 5.32% is 112% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #357 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #357 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's value of 5.32% is 112% above this benchmark. Historically, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.28 to 22.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.65 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Astro Malaysia Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 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. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 5.32% is 112% 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 5.32%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 17.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.20, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 67.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.32%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 17.65 and 112% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. 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 Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:6399), the current Operating Margin % is 5.32% as of Apr. 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.
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd is an entertainment holding company operating in the diversified media industry. The company's business segments include Television, Radio, and others. The Television segment provides content, creation, and aggregation of media. Additionally, it provides magazine publication and distribution. The radio segment provides radio broadcasting services to customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue in Malaysia.
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