P I E Industrial Bhd (XKLS:7095) 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.
P I E Industrial Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
P I E Industrial Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for P I E Industrial 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:7095 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, P I E Industrial 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.
P I E Industrial Bhd Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, P I E Industrial Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where P I E Industrial Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
P I E Industrial 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.
P I E Industrial Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
P I E Industrial Bhd (XKLS:7095) has a Operating Margin % of -4.12% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on P I E Industrial Bhd and its competitors. Over the past decade, P I E Industrial Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 9.16. According to the industry distribution chart, P I E Industrial Bhd ranks #1635 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is P I E Industrial Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
P I E Industrial Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -4.12%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 9.16. Based on the distribution chart, P I E Industrial Bhd ranks #1635 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, P I E Industrial Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does P I E Industrial Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, P I E Industrial Bhd ranks #1635 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places P I E Industrial Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. Historically, P I E Industrial Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.68 to 9.16 over the past decade. 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 3.80, 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. 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 P I E Industrial Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. P I E Industrial Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -4.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is P I E Industrial Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, P I E Industrial Bhd (XKLS:7095) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.40, compared to a current price of RM1.62 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -4.12%. P I E Industrial Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 P I E Industrial Bhd (XKLS:7095), the current Operating Margin % is -4.12% 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 P I E Industrial Bhd (XKLS:7095) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, P I E Industrial Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.62 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.40.
GuruFocus considers P I E Industrial Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7095:
Operating Margin %: -4.12%
GF Value™: RM2.40 vs. price of RM1.62 (32.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7095 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
P I E Industrial Bhd is principally involved in investment holding and the provision of management services. The group has three reportable segments: Manufacturing of industrial products, Trading of electrical materials, and Investment holding. The company engages in the Manufacturing of industrial products, including cables and wires for electronic devices, cable molding compounds, PCB assemblies, cable and wire harnesses for the computer, communications, and consumer electronics industries, and cable assemblies. Trading of electrical materials includes peripheral products of computers, telecommunication, consumer electronics, and cable assembly products. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, other Asia Pacific countries, Canada, the United States, Europe, and other countries.
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