Seacera Group Bhd (XKLS:7073) 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.
Seacera Group Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Seacera Group Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seacera Group 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:7073 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Seacera Group 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.
Seacera Group Bhd Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Seacera Group Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seacera Group 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.
Seacera Group 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.
Seacera Group Bhd (XKLS:7073) has a Operating Margin % of -40.66% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Seacera Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Seacera Group Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Seacera Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -40.66%. Overall, Seacera Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seacera Group Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
Seacera Group Bhd's Operating Margin % of -40.66% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. 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 1,767 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. 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 Seacera Group 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. Seacera Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -40.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seacera Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Seacera Group Bhd (XKLS:7073) has a current Operating Margin % of -40.66%. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.16, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 62.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -40.66%. Seacera Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 5 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 Seacera Group Bhd (XKLS:7073), the current Operating Margin % is -40.66% 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 Seacera Group Bhd (XKLS:7073) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seacera Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.06 is trading 62.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.16.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7073:
Operating Margin %: -40.66%
GF Value™: RM0.16 vs. price of RM0.06 (62.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7073 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seacera Group Bhd is a diversified company engaged in trading building materials, renovation works, property development, construction, property investment, and money lending. It operates through three segments: Trading, the main revenue contributor, involved in the supply and installation of building materials and personal protective and medical equipment; Property and Construction, focusing on property investment holding, property development, and construction activities; and Others, covering investment holding and money lending services. The company operates in Malaysia.
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