PGF Capital BhdXKLS:8117 75 Operating Margin % is 28.34% as of Feb. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 15.02. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8117 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, PGF Capital Bhd ranks better than 89.88% on this metric.
PGF Capital Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for PGF Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8117'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.79 Med: 15.02 Max: 37.89
Current: 23.63
XKLS:8117's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 89.88% of 405
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.64
vs XKLS:8117: 23.63
PGF Capital Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 21.00% per year.
PGF Capital Bhd (XKLS:8117) 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.
PGF Capital Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
PGF Capital Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PGF Capital 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:8117 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, PGF Capital 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.
PGF Capital Bhd Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, PGF Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PGF Capital 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.
PGF Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 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.
PGF Capital Bhd (XKLS:8117) has a Operating Margin % of 28.34% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PGF Capital Bhd and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 15.02. Over the past decade, PGF Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.79 to 37.89. According to the industry distribution chart, PGF Capital Bhd ranks #41 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is PGF Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
PGF Capital Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 28.34% is 89% above median its 10-year median of 15.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.79 to a high of 37.89. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. PGF Capital Bhd's value of 28.34% is 270.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PGF Capital Bhd ranks #41 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PGF Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PGF Capital Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, PGF Capital Bhd ranks #41 out of 405 companies for Operating Margin %. This places PGF Capital Bhd in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.64. PGF Capital Bhd's value of 28.34% is 270.9% above this benchmark. Historically, PGF Capital Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.79 to 37.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.02 vs. the industry median of 7.64, PGF Capital 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 a Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 7.64, based on 405 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. PGF Capital Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 28.34% is 270.9% 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 PGF Capital Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PGF Capital Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 28.34%, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 15.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PGF Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGF Capital Bhd (XKLS:8117) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.39, compared to a current price of RM1.50 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 28.34%, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 15.02 and 270.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.64. PGF Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 PGF Capital Bhd (XKLS:8117), the current Operating Margin % is 28.34% as of Feb. 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 PGF Capital Bhd (XKLS:8117) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGF Capital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.50 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.39.
GuruFocus considers PGF Capital Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8117:
Operating Margin %: 28.34% (89% above median its 10-year median of 15.02)
GF Value™: RM2.39 vs. price of RM1.50 (37.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 270.9% above the Building Materials median (#41 of 405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PGF Capital Bhd is an investment holding company with subsidiaries involved in manufacturing, agriculture, property development, and property investment. The group has three business segments namely Insulation; Property development and Investment holding. The company generates maximum revenue from the Insulation segment.
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