PLB Engineering BhdXKLS:7055 44 Operating Margin % is 31.37% as of Feb. 2026, which is 702% above its 10-year median of 3.91. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7055 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,761 Construction companies, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks better than 89.84% on this metric.
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
PLB Engineering Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLB Engineering 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:7055 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, PLB Engineering Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLB Engineering Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) has a Operating Margin % of 31.37% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. This is 702% above median its historical median of 3.91. According to the industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #179 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
PLB Engineering Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 31.37% is 702% above median its 10-year median of 3.91. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 31.37% is 432.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #179 out of 1761 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PLB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLB Engineering Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #179 out of 1761 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PLB Engineering Bhd in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. PLB Engineering Bhd's value of 31.37% is 432.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.91 vs. the industry median of 5.89, PLB Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,761 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. PLB Engineering Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 31.37% is 432.6% 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 PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLB Engineering Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 31.37%, which is 702% above median its own 10-year median of 3.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.15, compared to a current price of RM0.85 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 31.37%, which is 702% above median its 10-year median of 3.91 and 432.6% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. PLB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055), the current Operating Margin % is 31.37% 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.85 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.15.
GuruFocus considers PLB Engineering Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7055:
Operating Margin %: 31.37% (702% above median its 10-year median of 3.91)
GF Value™: RM1.15 vs. price of RM0.85 (26.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 432.6% above the Construction median (#179 of 1761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based firm engaged in property development, construction, and related services. The company operates in four segments: Construction, which involves the construction of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings and renovation work; Property development, which comprises housing and property development; Investment holding, which includes investment holding and property letting; and the Solar energy segment, which comprises the generation of electricity from the solar plant. The majority of its revenue comes from the Construction Segment.
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