Eng Kah BhdXKLS:7149 38 Operating Margin % is -7.42% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7149 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Eng Kah Bhd ranks worse than 92.82% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Eng Kah Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.61 Mil. Eng Kah Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.27 Mil. Therefore, Eng Kah Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eng Kah Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7149'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.33 Med: 0.25 Max: 12.28
Current: -26.33
XKLS:7149's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 92.82% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs XKLS:7149: -26.33
Eng Kah Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Eng Kah Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.61 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-8.41 Mil.
Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) 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.
Eng Kah Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Eng Kah Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eng Kah 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:7149 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Eng Kah 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.
Eng Kah Bhd Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eng Kah Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eng Kah 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.
Eng Kah 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.
Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) has a Operating Margin % of -7.42% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Eng Kah Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eng Kah Bhd ranks #1811 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Eng Kah Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Eng Kah Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -7.42%. Based on the distribution chart, Eng Kah Bhd ranks #1811 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eng Kah Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eng Kah Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Eng Kah Bhd ranks #1811 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Eng Kah Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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 Eng Kah Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eng Kah Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -7.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eng Kah Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.22, compared to a current price of RM0.21 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -7.42%. Eng Kah Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149), the current Operating Margin % is -7.42% 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 Eng Kah Bhd (XKLS:7149) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eng Kah Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.21 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.22.
GuruFocus considers Eng Kah Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7149:
Operating Margin %: -7.42%
GF Value™: RM0.22 vs. price of RM0.21 (6.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7149 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eng Kah Corp Bhd is in the business of personal care products. The company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the contract manufacturing of perfumery, color cosmetics, skincare, toiletry and household products. Its segments are divided into three which includes Personal care, Household, and Others. The Personal care segment which generates the majority of revenue is involved in the manufacturing of cosmetics, skincare, perfumes, and other toiletry products. The Household segment consists of the manufacturing of household products. Its Others segment comprises investment holding. The geographical segments of the company are Malaysia, Asia Pacific, USA, and Australia, from which the company derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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