B. I. G. Industries Bhd (XKLS:7005) 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.
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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.
B. I. G. Industries Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
B. I. G. Industries Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for B. I. G. Industries 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:7005 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, B. I. G. Industries 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.
B. I. G. Industries Bhd Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, B. I. G. Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where B. I. G. Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
B. I. G. Industries 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.
B. I. G. Industries 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.
B. I. G. Industries Bhd (XKLS:7005) has a Operating Margin % of 29.12% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on B. I. G. Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, B. I. G. Industries Bhd ranks #198 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is B. I. G. Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
B. I. G. Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 29.12%. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. B. I. G. Industries Bhd's value of 29.12% is 383.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B. I. G. Industries Bhd ranks #198 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, B. I. G. Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B. I. G. Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, B. I. G. Industries Bhd ranks #198 out of 1585 companies for Operating Margin %. This places B. I. G. Industries Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.02. B. I. G. Industries Bhd's value of 29.12% is 383.7% above this benchmark. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.02, based on 1,585 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. B. I. G. Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 29.12% is 383.7% 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 B. I. G. Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B. I. G. Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 29.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B. I. G. Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B. I. G. Industries Bhd (XKLS:7005) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.70, compared to a current price of RM0.58 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 29.12% and 383.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.02. B. I. G. Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 B. I. G. Industries Bhd (XKLS:7005), the current Operating Margin % is 29.12% 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 B. I. G. Industries Bhd (XKLS:7005) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B. I. G. Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.58 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.70.
GuruFocus considers B. I. G. Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7005:
Operating Margin %: 29.12%
GF Value™: RM0.70 vs. price of RM0.58 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 383.7% above the Chemicals median (#198 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7005 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
B. I. G. Industries Bhd engages in the manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of industrial gases, pharmaceutical and medical goods, property development, and manufacturing and sale of ready-mix concrete products, manufacturing and trading of reinforced concrete piles, and distribution of cement. Its segments include Gas, which manufactures, distributes and markets industrial gases, pharmaceutical and medical goods, provision of services and maintenance and trading in related products, Property that operates as a property management and property developer, and Corporate/Others provides management services. The group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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