Lysaght Galvanized Steel BhdXKLS:9199 89 Operating Margin % is 19.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 10.46. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9199 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks better than 85.57% on this metric.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) 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.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lysaght Galvanized Steel 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.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd Operating Margin % Chart
XKLS:9199 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Lysaght Galvanized Steel 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.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel 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.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) has a Operating Margin % of 19.23% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 10.46. Over the past decade, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.34 to 21.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks #88 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 19.23% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 10.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 21.67. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's value of 19.23% is 541% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks #88 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd ranks #88 out of 610 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's value of 19.23% is 541% above this benchmark. Historically, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.34 to 21.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.46 vs. the industry median of 3.00, Lysaght Galvanized Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.00, based on 610 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. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 19.23% is 541% 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 Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 19.23%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 10.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.39, compared to a current price of RM2.45 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 19.23%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 10.46 and 541% above the Steel industry median of 3.00. Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199), the current Operating Margin % is 19.23% 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 Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd (XKLS:9199) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.45 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.39.
GuruFocus considers Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9199:
Operating Margin %: 19.23% (84% above median its 10-year median of 10.46)
GF Value™: RM2.39 vs. price of RM2.45 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 541% above the Steel median (#88 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9199 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lysaght Galvanized Steel Bhd is engaged in the manufacturing of galvanized steel products. The company specializes in the manufacturing of corrugated steel pipes, guardrails, and highway furniture, Lysaght gradually expanded into the design and production of poles, masts, transmission poles, telecommunication towers, and substation structures. It operates within a single business segment. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, and Other countries with the majority of revenue deriving from Malaysia.
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