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A-Rank BhdXKLS:7214 +5.26%50 Operating Margin % is 2.23% as of Apr. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7214 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, A-Rank Bhd ranks worse than 59.57% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. A-Rank Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM3.4 Mil. A-Rank Bhd's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM151.2 Mil. Therefore, A-Rank Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.23%.
Good Sign:
A-Rank Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for A-Rank Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7214'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66 Med: 3 Max: 4.23
Current: 2.64
XKLS:7214's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 59.57% of 841
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.79
vs XKLS:7214: 2.64
A-Rank Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
A-Rank Bhd's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM3.4 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was RM14.9 Mil.
A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) 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.
A-Rank Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
A-Rank Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for A-Rank 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:7214 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, A-Rank 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.
A-Rank Bhd Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, A-Rank Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A-Rank 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.
A-Rank Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 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.
A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) has a Operating Margin % of 2.23% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on A-Rank Bhd and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, A-Rank Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.66 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, A-Rank Bhd ranks #501 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is A-Rank Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
A-Rank Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 2.23% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 4.23. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. A-Rank Bhd's value of 2.23% is 61.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A-Rank Bhd ranks #501 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, A-Rank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A-Rank Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, A-Rank Bhd ranks #501 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places A-Rank Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. A-Rank Bhd's value of 2.23% is 61.5% below this benchmark. Historically, A-Rank Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.66 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 5.79, A-Rank Bhd has consistently been below 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Operating Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 5.79, based on 841 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. A-Rank Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 2.23% is 61.5% below 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 A-Rank Bhd and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A-Rank Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 2.23%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A-Rank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.40 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.23%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 61.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. A-Rank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 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 A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214), the current Operating Margin % is 2.23% as of Apr. 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 A-Rank Bhd (XKLS:7214) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A-Rank Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.40 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41.
GuruFocus considers A-Rank Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7214:
Operating Margin %: 2.23% (26% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.40 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#501 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7214 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A-Rank Bhd is an investment holding company that has categorised its business operations into two segments, namely the Aluminium Segment, which represents the Group's core business, which includes manufacturing and marketing of aluminium billets and operates solely from its production facilities in Beranang, Selangor and; Property Segment, which provides for property development. The firm mainly operates in two geographical segments: Malaysia and South East Asia, other than Malaysia. The company also exports its products to Africa, Europe, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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