Padini Holdings BhdXKLS:7052 -0.71%87 Operating Margin % is 12.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 13.14. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7052 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,120 Retail - Cyclical companies, Padini Holdings Bhd ranks better than 76.07% on this metric.
Padini Holdings Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Padini Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7052'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.25 Med: 13.14 Max: 17.43
Current: 9.36
XKLS:7052's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 76.07% of 1120
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.925
vs XKLS:7052: 9.36
Padini Holdings Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) 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.
Padini Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Padini Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Padini 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:7052 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Padini 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.
Padini Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Padini Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Padini Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Padini 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.
Padini Holdings 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.
Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) has a Operating Margin % of 12.79% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Padini Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.14. Over the past decade, Padini Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.25 to 17.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Padini Holdings Bhd ranks #268 out of 1120 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Padini Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Padini Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 12.79% is near median its 10-year median of 13.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.25 to a high of 17.43. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.93. Padini Holdings Bhd's value of 12.79% is 225.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Padini Holdings Bhd ranks #268 out of 1120 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Padini Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Padini Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Padini Holdings Bhd ranks #268 out of 1120 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Padini Holdings Bhd in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.93. Padini Holdings Bhd's value of 12.79% is 225.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Padini Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.25 to 17.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.14 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Padini 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.93, based on 1,120 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. Padini Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 12.79% is 225.9% 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 Padini Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Padini Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 12.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Padini Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.24, compared to a current price of RM1.40 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.14 and 225.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.93. Padini Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052), the current Operating Margin % is 12.79% 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 Padini Holdings Bhd (XKLS:7052) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Padini Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.40 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.24.
GuruFocus considers Padini Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7052:
Operating Margin %: 12.79% (near median its 10-year median of 13.14)
GF Value™: RM2.24 vs. price of RM1.40 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 225.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#268 of 1120)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7052 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Padini Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian investment holding company. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the retailing of garments, ancillary products, ladies' shoes and accessories as well as the provision of management services and electronic commerce. The company manages several fashion brands, including Padini, Vincci, Seed, Padini Authentics, and Miki, offering clothing, shoes, accessories, and children's wear. It has three reportable segments: a) Investment holding: Holding of investments in shares of the subsidiaries, b) Apparels and footwear: Promoting and marketing of fashionable apparels, footwear and accessories, c) Management service: Provision of management services. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Apparels and footwear segment.
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