The historical rank and industry rank for Concrete Engineering Products Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8435'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.08 Med: -1.43 Max: 34.86
Current: 25.53
XKLS:8435's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 92.08% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.65
vs XKLS:8435: 25.53
Concrete Engineering Products Bhd (XKLS:8435) 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.
Concrete Engineering Products Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Concrete Engineering Products 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.
Concrete Engineering Products Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:8435 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Concrete Engineering Products 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.
Concrete Engineering Products Bhd Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Concrete Engineering Products Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Concrete Engineering Products Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Concrete Engineering Products 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.
Concrete Engineering Products Bhd (XKLS:8435) has a Operating Margin % of 6.38% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Concrete Engineering Products Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Concrete Engineering Products Bhd ranks #32 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Concrete Engineering Products Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Concrete Engineering Products Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 6.38%. The Building Materials industry median Operating Margin % is 7.65. Concrete Engineering Products Bhd's value of 6.38% is 16.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Concrete Engineering Products Bhd ranks #32 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Concrete Engineering Products Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Concrete Engineering Products Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Concrete Engineering Products Bhd ranks #32 out of 404 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Concrete Engineering Products Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.65. Concrete Engineering Products Bhd's value of 6.38% is 16.6% below this benchmark. 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 7.65, based on 404 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. Concrete Engineering Products Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 6.38% is 16.6% 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 Concrete Engineering Products Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Concrete Engineering Products Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 6.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Concrete Engineering Products Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Concrete Engineering Products Bhd (XKLS:8435) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.59, compared to a current price of RM3.80 — trading 544.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.38% and 16.6% below the Building Materials industry median of 7.65. Concrete Engineering Products Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 5 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 Concrete Engineering Products Bhd (XKLS:8435), the current Operating Margin % is 6.38% 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 Concrete Engineering Products Bhd (XKLS:8435) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Concrete Engineering Products Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.80 is trading 544.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.59.
GuruFocus considers Concrete Engineering Products Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8435:
Operating Margin %: 6.38%
GF Value™: RM0.59 vs. price of RM3.80 (544.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% below the Building Materials median (#32 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8435 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Concrete Engineering Products Bhd Business Description
Concrete Engineering Products Bhd is principally engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of prestressed spun concrete piles and poles. These piles are used for foundation purposes in buildings, pile embankments, bridges, ports, and marine structures. The poles are used for telecommunication lines, electric power transmission and distribution lines, traffic signal equipment, and street lighting. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also operates in Southeast Asia.
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