YTL Power International BhdXKLS:6742 +0.25%77 Operating Margin % is 14.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 14.72. GuruFocus rates XKLS:6742 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, YTL Power International Bhd ranks better than 58.72% on this metric.
YTL Power International Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for YTL Power International Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:6742'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.91 Med: 14.72 Max: 24.92
Current: 17.9
XKLS:6742's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 58.72% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs XKLS:6742: 17.90
YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) 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.
YTL Power International Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
YTL Power International 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.
YTL Power International Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:6742 vs SRE, AES: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, YTL Power International 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.
YTL Power International Bhd Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, YTL Power International Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YTL Power International Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
YTL Power International 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.
YTL Power International 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.
YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) has a Operating Margin % of 14.79% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.72. Over the past decade, YTL Power International Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.91 to 24.92. According to the industry distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #206 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is YTL Power International Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
YTL Power International Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.79% is near median its 10-year median of 14.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.91 to a high of 24.92. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. YTL Power International Bhd's value of 14.79% is 1.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #206 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, YTL Power International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTL Power International Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, YTL Power International Bhd ranks #206 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts YTL Power International Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. YTL Power International Bhd's value of 14.79% is 1.2% below this benchmark. Historically, YTL Power International Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.91 to 24.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.72 vs. the industry median of 14.97, YTL Power International 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, based on 499 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. YTL Power International Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.79% is 1.2% 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 YTL Power International Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YTL Power International Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 14.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTL Power International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.37, compared to a current price of RM4.09 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.72 and 1.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. YTL Power International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742), the current Operating Margin % is 14.79% 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 YTL Power International Bhd (XKLS:6742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTL Power International Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.09 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.37.
GuruFocus considers YTL Power International Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6742:
Operating Margin %: 14.79% (near median its 10-year median of 14.72)
GF Value™: RM3.37 vs. price of RM4.09 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#206 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YTL Power International Bhd is a multi-utility owner and operator with operations and investments across Asia and Europe, including Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, Indonesia, Jordan, the Netherlands, Thailand, and China. It produces energy through subsidiaries operating combined-cycle, gas-fired, steam, and co-generation power plants. The company's segments are Power Generation its main revenue source, Water & Sewage, Telecommunications, and Investment Holding Activities. These segments provide electricity generation, water supply and wastewater treatment, ICT services including 4G/5G and AI cloud computing, and investment management across its markets. The company operates in Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and other countries, with the majority of revenue coming from Singapore.
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