Amtel Holdings BhdXKLS:7031 58 Operating Margin % is 9.86% as of Feb. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 9.52. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7031 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Amtel Holdings Bhd ranks better than 74.11% on this metric.
Amtel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7031) 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.
Amtel Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Amtel Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amtel 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:7031 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Amtel 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.
Amtel Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Amtel Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amtel Holdings 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.
Amtel Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 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.
Amtel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7031) has a Operating Margin % of 9.86% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Amtel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Amtel Holdings Bhd ranks #640 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Amtel Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Amtel Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 9.86% is near median its 10-year median of 9.52. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Amtel Holdings Bhd's value of 9.86% is 158.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amtel Holdings Bhd ranks #640 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Amtel Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amtel Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Amtel Holdings Bhd ranks #640 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Amtel Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Amtel Holdings Bhd's value of 9.86% is 158.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.52 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Amtel 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.81, based on 2,472 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. Amtel Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 9.86% is 158.8% 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 Amtel Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amtel Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 9.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amtel Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amtel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7031) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.55, compared to a current price of RM0.38 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.52 and 158.8% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Amtel Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Amtel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7031), the current Operating Margin % is 9.86% as of Feb. 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 Amtel Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7031) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amtel Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.38 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.55.
GuruFocus considers Amtel Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7031:
Operating Margin %: 9.86% (near median its 10-year median of 9.52)
GF Value™: RM0.55 vs. price of RM0.38 (30.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 158.8% above the Hardware median (#640 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amtel Holdings Bhd principal activities of the Company are investment holding, property investment and the provision of management services. The main segments of the group are Information and Communication Technology which is Inclusive of research and development of hardware, software applications and its related services, installation and sale of telematics and navigation products; Telecommunications, Infrastructure and Services which is Inclusive of installation, telecommunication and fibre optic cables and associated civil works and provision of landscaping, cleaning, maintenance work and related services; and Others which Mainly comprise investment holding of which majority of revenue comes from Information and communication technology. The Group operates predominantly in Malaysia.
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