Mah Sing Group BhdXKLS:8583 85 Operating Margin % is 19.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 15.36. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8583 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,745 Real Estate companies, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks better than 58.62% on this metric.
Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) 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.
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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.
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Mah Sing Group Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mah Sing Group 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.
Mah Sing Group Bhd Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Mah Sing Group 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.
Mah Sing Group Bhd Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Mah Sing Group Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mah Sing Group 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.
Mah Sing Group 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.
Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) has a Operating Margin % of 19.73% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mah Sing Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 15.36. Over the past decade, Mah Sing Group Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.43 to 18.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks #722 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Mah Sing Group Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Mah Sing Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 19.73% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 15.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.43 to a high of 18.26. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Mah Sing Group Bhd's value of 19.73% is 49.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks #722 out of 1745 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mah Sing Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mah Sing Group Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Mah Sing Group Bhd ranks #722 out of 1745 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Mah Sing Group Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.21. Mah Sing Group Bhd's value of 19.73% is 49.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Mah Sing Group Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.43 to 18.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.36 vs. the industry median of 13.21, Mah Sing Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.21, based on 1,745 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. Mah Sing Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 19.73% is 49.4% 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 Mah Sing Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mah Sing Group Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 19.73%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 15.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mah Sing Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.11, compared to a current price of RM0.97 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.73%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 15.36 and 49.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.21. Mah Sing Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 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 Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583), the current Operating Margin % is 19.73% 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 Mah Sing Group Bhd (XKLS:8583) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mah Sing Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.97 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.11.
GuruFocus considers Mah Sing Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8583:
Operating Margin %: 19.73% (28% above median its 10-year median of 15.36)
GF Value™: RM1.11 vs. price of RM0.97 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.4% above the Real Estate median (#722 of 1745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8583 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mah Sing Group Bhd is a Malaysia-based company that is mainly engaged in three segments: Property, Manufacturing, and Investment Holding and others. The Property segment, which accounts for the majority of the company's revenue, invests in and develops residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The Manufacturing segment manufactures and trades a range of plastic molded products and gloves. The Investment holding and others segment is engaged in the provision of management and property support services, construction of residential properties, provision of hospitality management services, and trading of building materials. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, United States, Australia, and other countries.
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