The historical rank and industry rank for Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8133'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -198.9 Med: -1.39 Max: 44.8
Current: 2.73
XKLS:8133's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 65.52% of 348
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 7.74
vs XKLS:8133: 2.73
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) 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.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:8133 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Boustead Heavy Industries 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.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Operating Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Boustead Heavy Industries 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.
* 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.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) has a Operating Margin % of -4.54% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #228 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -4.54%. Based on the distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #228 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd ranks #228 out of 348 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.74. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Operating Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 7.74, based on 348 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % is -4.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.35, compared to a current price of RM0.48 — trading 37.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -4.54%. Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133), the current Operating Margin % is -4.54% 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 Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd (XKLS:8133) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.48 is trading 37.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.35.
GuruFocus considers Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8133:
Operating Margin %: -4.54%
GF Value™: RM0.35 vs. price of RM0.48 (37.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8133 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boustead Heavy Industries Bhd Business Description
Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include Defence and Security, Investment and Commercial, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Defence and Security segment. The Defence and Security segment is principally engaged in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of the Royal Malaysian Navy's patrol vessels and submarines. In addition, the company is also involved in the manufacturing, supply, and maintenance of defense-related electronic products.
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