Teo Guan Lee BhdXKLS:9369 +2.33%54 Operating Margin % is 12.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 7.54. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9369 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,035 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Teo Guan Lee Bhd ranks better than 66.96% on this metric.
Teo Guan Lee Corp Bhd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Teo Guan Lee Bhd's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9369'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.55 Med: 7.54 Max: 17.24
Current: 7.51
XKLS:9369's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 66.96% of 1035
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs XKLS:9369: 7.51
Teo Guan Lee Bhd's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.
Teo Guan Lee Bhd (XKLS:9369) 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.
Teo Guan Lee Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Teo Guan Lee Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Teo Guan Lee 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:9369 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Teo Guan Lee 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.
Teo Guan Lee Bhd Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Teo Guan Lee Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Teo Guan Lee 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.
Teo Guan Lee Bhd's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Teo Guan Lee Bhd (XKLS:9369) has a Operating Margin % of 12.89% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Teo Guan Lee Bhd and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 7.54. Over the past decade, Teo Guan Lee Bhd's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.55 to 17.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Teo Guan Lee Bhd ranks #342 out of 1035 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Teo Guan Lee Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Teo Guan Lee Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 12.89% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 7.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.55 to a high of 17.24. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Teo Guan Lee Bhd's value of 12.89% is 215.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Teo Guan Lee Bhd ranks #342 out of 1035 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Teo Guan Lee Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Teo Guan Lee Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Teo Guan Lee Bhd ranks #342 out of 1035 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Teo Guan Lee Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Teo Guan Lee Bhd's value of 12.89% is 215.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Teo Guan Lee Bhd's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.55 to 17.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.54 vs. the industry median of 4.08, Teo Guan Lee 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,035 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. Teo Guan Lee Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 12.89% is 215.9% 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 Teo Guan Lee Bhd and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Teo Guan Lee Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 12.89%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 7.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Teo Guan Lee Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teo Guan Lee Bhd (XKLS:9369) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.97, compared to a current price of RM0.88 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.89%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 7.54 and 215.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. Teo Guan Lee Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Teo Guan Lee Bhd (XKLS:9369), the current Operating Margin % is 12.89% 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 Teo Guan Lee Bhd (XKLS:9369) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teo Guan Lee Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.88 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.97.
GuruFocus considers Teo Guan Lee Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9369:
Operating Margin %: 12.89% (71% above median its 10-year median of 7.54)
GF Value™: RM0.97 vs. price of RM0.88 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 215.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#342 of 1035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9369 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Teo Guan Lee Corp Bhd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing, distributing and retailing of branded apparel. It operates through two segments: Apparels: Marketing and distribution of garments and its related accessories, and Investment holding: Property and equity investment. It derives maximum revenue from Apparels segment. The company offers baby and children apparels, accessories, sport, and casual wear through departmental stores, under the brand name of Cuddles, Kikilala, Garfield, Power Puff Girls, Tom & Jerry, Pronic, and Baby Tom & Jerry. It has a single geographical segment that is Malaysia.
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