Hil Industries BhdXKLS:8443 +0.76%65 Operating Margin % is 17.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 18.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8443 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,027 Industrial Products companies, Hil Industries Bhd ranks better than 93.59% on this metric.
Hil Industries Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hil Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:8443'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.67 Med: 18.55 Max: 24.44
Current: 21.84
XKLS:8443's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93.59% of 3027
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs XKLS:8443: 21.84
Hil Industries Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.60% per year.
Hil Industries Bhd (XKLS:8443) 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.
Hil Industries Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hil Industries Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hil Industries 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:8443 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Hil 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.
Hil Industries Bhd Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hil Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hil Industries 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.
Hil Industries 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.
Hil Industries Bhd (XKLS:8443) has a Operating Margin % of 17.68% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hil Industries Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.55. Over the past decade, Hil Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.67 to 24.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Hil Industries Bhd ranks #194 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Hil Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Hil Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 17.68% is near median its 10-year median of 18.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.67 to a high of 24.44. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Hil Industries Bhd's value of 17.68% is 170.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hil Industries Bhd ranks #194 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hil Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hil Industries Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hil Industries Bhd ranks #194 out of 3027 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hil Industries Bhd in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Hil Industries Bhd's value of 17.68% is 170.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hil Industries Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.67 to 24.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.55 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Hil Industries 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 6.53, based on 3,027 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. Hil Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 17.68% is 170.8% 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 Hil Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hil Industries Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 17.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hil Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hil Industries Bhd (XKLS:8443) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.88, compared to a current price of RM0.66 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.55 and 170.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Hil Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Hil Industries Bhd (XKLS:8443), the current Operating Margin % is 17.68% 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 Hil Industries Bhd (XKLS:8443) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hil Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.66 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.88.
GuruFocus considers Hil Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8443:
Operating Margin %: 17.68% (near median its 10-year median of 18.55)
GF Value™: RM0.88 vs. price of RM0.66 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 170.8% above the Industrial Products median (#194 of 3027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8443 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hil Industries Bhd is a manufacturer and seller of industrial and domestic moulded plastic products. The company's reportable segments include Manufacturing, Property development and management; Trading, services, and others. The Manufacturing segment engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial and domestic moulded plastic products. The Property development and management segment is involved in the development of residential, commercial, and light industrial properties, letting out of properties, and the provision of property management services. The trading, services, and others segment includes general trading. The company generates key revenue from the Manufacturing segment. It has a business presence in Malaysia and Thailand.
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