PMB Technology Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -30.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PMB Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7172'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.26 Med: 6.65 Max: 23.39
Current: -2.26
XKLS:7172's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 80.55% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs XKLS:7172: -2.26
PMB Technology Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -30.90% per year.
PMB Technology Bhd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172) 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.
PMB Technology Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
PMB Technology Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PMB Technology 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:7172 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, PMB Technology 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.
PMB Technology Bhd Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, PMB Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PMB Technology 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.
PMB Technology 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.
PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172) has a Operating Margin % of -9.92% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PMB Technology Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PMB Technology Bhd ranks #2447 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is PMB Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
PMB Technology Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -9.92%. Based on the distribution chart, PMB Technology Bhd ranks #2447 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PMB Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PMB Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, PMB Technology Bhd ranks #2447 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PMB Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. 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. 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 PMB Technology 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. PMB Technology Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -9.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PMB Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.49, compared to a current price of RM1.73 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -9.92%. PMB Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 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 PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172), the current Operating Margin % is -9.92% 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 PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PMB Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.73 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.49.
GuruFocus considers PMB Technology Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7172:
Operating Margin %: -9.92%
GF Value™: RM1.49 vs. price of RM1.73 (16.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PMB Technology Bhd is principally an investment holding company. Its business segments include Construction and Fabrication segment; Manufacturing and Trading segment and others. The Construction and Fabrication segment is involved in contracting, designing, and fabrication of aluminum and stainless-steel products such as aluminum curtain walls, cladding, skylights, facade works, and the fabrication and installation of aluminum systems formworks. The manufacturing and trading segment engages in the manufacturing and marketing of metallic silicon, aluminum products, and other related products. Investment holding and other segments included investment holding and dormant companies. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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