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Dufu Technology BhdXKLS:7233 +1.75%71 Operating Margin % is 18.65% as of Jun. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 44.80. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7233 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,036 Industrial Products companies, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks better than 82.94% on this metric.
Dufu Technology Corp Bhd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dufu Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7233'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.34 Med: 44.8 Max: 51.29
Current: 15.34
XKLS:7233's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 82.94% of 3036
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.495
vs XKLS:7233: 15.34
Dufu Technology Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -2.90% per year.
Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) 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.
Dufu Technology Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Dufu Technology Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dufu 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:7233 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Dufu 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.
Dufu Technology Bhd Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Dufu Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dufu Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Dufu Technology 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.
Dufu 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.
Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) has a Operating Margin % of 18.65% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Dufu Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 44.80. Over the past decade, Dufu Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.34 to 51.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks #518 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Dufu Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Dufu Technology Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 18.65% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 44.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.34 to a high of 51.29. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. Dufu Technology Bhd's value of 18.65% is 187.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks #518 out of 3036 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dufu Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dufu Technology Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks #518 out of 3036 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Dufu Technology Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. Dufu Technology Bhd's value of 18.65% is 187.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Dufu Technology Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.34 to 51.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.80 vs. the industry median of 6.50, Dufu Technology 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 6.50, based on 3,036 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. Dufu Technology Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 18.65% is 187.1% 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 Dufu Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dufu Technology Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 18.65%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 44.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dufu Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.19, compared to a current price of RM2.90 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.65%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 44.80 and 187.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.50. Dufu Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233), the current Operating Margin % is 18.65% as of Jun. 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 Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dufu Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.90 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.19.
GuruFocus considers Dufu Technology Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7233:
Operating Margin %: 18.65% (58% below median its 10-year median of 44.80)
GF Value™: RM2.19 vs. price of RM2.90 (32.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 187.1% above the Industrial Products median (#518 of 3036)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dufu Technology Corp Bhd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of industrial products and the trading of computer disk drives related components. It is involved in the design, development, manufacture, assembly, and trade of die components, and precision machining of vice, computer peripherals, and parts for hard disk drives. The Group's product portfolio consists of precision turning products, precision machining products, metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, tool and die fabrication, and plastic components, among others. It serves the HDD, industrial safety, sensor, telecommunication, computer, and consumer electronics industries. Geographically, the Group generates the majority of its revenue from Thailand and the rest from Malaysia, China, Singapore, and other countries.
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