Pentamaster BhdXKLS:7160 -0.60%90 Operating Margin % is 14.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 20.04. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7160 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Pentamaster Bhd ranks better than 84.66% on this metric.
Pentamaster Corp Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pentamaster Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7160'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15 Med: 20.04 Max: 28.53
Current: 15.91
XKLS:7160's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 84.66% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs XKLS:7160: 15.91
Pentamaster Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -11.40% per year.
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) 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.
Pentamaster Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pentamaster Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pentamaster 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:7160 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster Bhd Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentamaster Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster 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.
Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) has a Operating Margin % of 14.48% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 20.04. Over the past decade, Pentamaster Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.00 to 28.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #466 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Pentamaster Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Pentamaster Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.48% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 20.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.00 to a high of 28.53. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Pentamaster Bhd's value of 14.48% is 121.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #466 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pentamaster Bhd has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentamaster Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentamaster Bhd ranks #466 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pentamaster Bhd in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Pentamaster Bhd's value of 14.48% is 121.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pentamaster Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.00 to 28.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.04 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Pentamaster 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Pentamaster Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 14.48% is 121.7% 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 Pentamaster Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pentamaster Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 14.48%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 20.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentamaster Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.24, compared to a current price of RM4.96 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.48%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 20.04 and 121.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Pentamaster Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160), the current Operating Margin % is 14.48% 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 Pentamaster Bhd (XKLS:7160) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentamaster Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM4.96 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.24.
GuruFocus considers Pentamaster Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7160:
Operating Margin %: 14.48% (28% below median its 10-year median of 20.04)
GF Value™: RM4.24 vs. price of RM4.96 (17% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.7% above the Industrial Products median (#466 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pentamaster Corp Bhd is a company engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company works in two operating segments. The Automated Test Equipment segment is engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing standard and non-standard automated equipment. Its Factory Automation Solutions segment, which generates maximum revenue is involved in the construction and installation of integrated automated manufacturing solutions. The Smart Control Solution system segment provides project management, smart building solutions, and trading of materials. Its geographical segments are PRC, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, The United States, Singapore, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Ireland, Australia, and Others. It derives majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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