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BCB BhdXKLS:6602 45 Operating Margin % is 8.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 20.66. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6602 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,747 Real Estate companies, BCB Bhd ranks better than 50.83% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. BCB Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM7.7 Mil. BCB Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM90.9 Mil. Therefore, BCB Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.49%.
Warning Sign:
BCB Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BCB Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6602'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.45 Med: 20.66 Max: 25.32
Current: 14.04
XKLS:6602's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 50.83% of 1747
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.39
vs XKLS:6602: 14.04
BCB Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -4.30% per year.
BCB Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM7.7 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM50.3 Mil.
BCB Bhd (XKLS:6602) 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.
BCB Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
BCB Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BCB 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.
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, BCB 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.
BCB Bhd Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, BCB Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BCB 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.
BCB Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
BCB Bhd (XKLS:6602) has a Operating Margin % of 8.49% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on BCB Bhd and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 20.66. Over the past decade, BCB Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.45 to 25.32. According to the industry distribution chart, BCB Bhd ranks #859 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is BCB Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
BCB Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 8.49% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 20.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.45 to a high of 25.32. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. BCB Bhd's value of 8.49% is 36.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BCB Bhd ranks #859 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BCB Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BCB Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, BCB Bhd ranks #859 out of 1747 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts BCB Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.39. BCB Bhd's value of 8.49% is 36.6% below this benchmark. Historically, BCB Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.45 to 25.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.66 vs. the industry median of 13.39, BCB 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 a Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.39, based on 1,747 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. BCB Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 8.49% is 36.6% 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 BCB Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BCB Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 8.49%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 20.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BCB Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCB Bhd (XKLS:6602) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.46, compared to a current price of RM0.24 — trading 48.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.49%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 20.66 and 36.6% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.39. BCB Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 BCB Bhd (XKLS:6602), the current Operating Margin % is 8.49% 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 BCB Bhd (XKLS:6602) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BCB Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.24 is trading 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.46.
GuruFocus considers BCB Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6602:
Operating Margin %: 8.49% (59% below median its 10-year median of 20.66)
GF Value™: RM0.46 vs. price of RM0.24 (48.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% below the Real Estate median (#859 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6602 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BCB Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the following reportable segments; Property development and management services which comprises development and property management of residential and commercial properties; Construction and related activities which secures and carries out construction contracts; and the Others segment includes Hotel operations and dormant companies. The majority of its revenue is derived from property development and management activities. The operations of the group and the location of the customers are principally in Malaysia.
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