Press Metal Aluminium Holdings BhdXKLS:8869 -6.03%78 Operating Margin % is 21.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 12.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8869 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM5.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd ranks better than 68.49% on this metric.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) 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.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:8869 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) has a Operating Margin % of 21.10% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 12.46. Over the past decade, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.36 to 17.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd ranks #265 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 21.10% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 12.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.36 to a high of 17.91. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's value of 21.10% is 264.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd ranks #265 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd ranks #265 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's value of 21.10% is 264.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.36 to 17.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.46 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Operating Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 5.79, based on 841 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. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 21.10% is 264.4% 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 21.10%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 12.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.64, compared to a current price of RM7.79 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.10%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 12.46 and 264.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869), the current Operating Margin % is 21.10% 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (XKLS:8869) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM7.79 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.64.
GuruFocus considers Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:8869:
Operating Margin %: 21.10% (69% above median its 10-year median of 12.46)
GF Value™: RM5.64 vs. price of RM7.79 (38.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 264.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#265 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:8869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Business Description
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd manufactures and sells extruded aluminum and other aluminum products to customers. The company operates in four segments based on function. The Smelting and extrusion segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, purchases aluminum scrap and produces extruded aluminum and aluminum alloys for industrial customers. The Trading segment markets aluminum products. Refinery, includes refinery of alumina and Investment holding. The majority of company's revenue comes from Asia and Europe.
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