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Sycal Ventures BhdXKLS:9717 32 Operating Margin % is 4.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 11.03. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9717 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks worse than 52.15% on this metric.
Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) 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.
Sycal Ventures Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sycal Ventures Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sycal Ventures 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:9717 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sycal Ventures 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.
Sycal Ventures Bhd Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sycal Ventures Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sycal Ventures 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.
Sycal Ventures 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.
Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) has a Operating Margin % of 4.10% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sycal Ventures Bhd and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 11.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #921 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Sycal Ventures Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 4.10% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 11.03. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Sycal Ventures Bhd's value of 4.10% is 30.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #921 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sycal Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sycal Ventures Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sycal Ventures Bhd ranks #921 out of 1766 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sycal Ventures Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Sycal Ventures Bhd's value of 4.10% is 30.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.03 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Sycal Ventures Bhd has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.93, based on 1,766 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. Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 4.10% is 30.8% below 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sycal Ventures Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 4.10%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 11.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sycal Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.16, compared to a current price of RM0.17 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.10%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 11.03 and 30.8% below the Construction industry median of 5.93. Sycal Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 6 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717), the current Operating Margin % is 4.10% 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 Sycal Ventures Bhd (XKLS:9717) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sycal Ventures Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.17 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.16.
GuruFocus considers Sycal Ventures Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9717:
Operating Margin %: 4.10% (63% below median its 10-year median of 11.03)
GF Value™: RM0.16 vs. price of RM0.17 (6.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.8% below the Construction median (#921 of 1766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9717 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sycal Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates as a contactor for building and civil engineering, property development and operator of convention hall facilities and turnkey contractor and operator of theme park, property investment, contractor for management and operator of plant and machinery, manufacturing and trading in ready mix concrete. The company has three reporting segments: i) Construction: Civil and building construction works, ii) Property development and management: Property development, property management and consultancy, and iii) Manufacturing and trading: Manufacturing and trading in ready-mix concrete and trading in building materials. The majority of revenue is generated from the Manufacturing and trading segment.
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