Bertam Alliance Bhd (XKLS:9814) 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.
Bertam Alliance Bhd Operating Margin % Related Terms
Bertam Alliance Bhd Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bertam Alliance 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:9814 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Bertam Alliance 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.
Bertam Alliance Bhd Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Bertam Alliance Bhd's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bertam Alliance Bhd's Operating Margin % falls into.
Bertam Alliance 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.
Bertam Alliance 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.
Bertam Alliance Bhd (XKLS:9814) has a Operating Margin % of 3.66% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Bertam Alliance Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bertam Alliance Bhd ranks #1297 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Bertam Alliance Bhd's Operating Margin % too high?
Bertam Alliance Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 3.66%. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.31. Bertam Alliance Bhd's value of 3.66% is 72.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bertam Alliance Bhd ranks #1297 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bertam Alliance Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bertam Alliance Bhd's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Bertam Alliance Bhd ranks #1297 out of 1744 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Bertam Alliance Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.31. Bertam Alliance Bhd's value of 3.66% is 72.5% below this benchmark. 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 13.31, based on 1,744 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. Bertam Alliance Bhd's current Operating Margin % of 3.66% is 72.5% 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 Bertam Alliance Bhd and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bertam Alliance Bhd's current Operating Margin % is 3.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bertam Alliance Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bertam Alliance Bhd (XKLS:9814) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.08, compared to a current price of RM0.13 — trading 62.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.66% and 72.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.31. Bertam Alliance Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Bertam Alliance Bhd (XKLS:9814), the current Operating Margin % is 3.66% 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 Bertam Alliance Bhd (XKLS:9814) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bertam Alliance Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.13 is trading 62.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.08.
GuruFocus considers Bertam Alliance Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9814:
Operating Margin %: 3.66%
GF Value™: RM0.08 vs. price of RM0.13 (62.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.5% below the Real Estate median (#1297 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9814 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bertam Alliance Bhd is principally involved in property development and the provision of construction management services. The Group operates through three segments namely Property development, Construction and trading of building materials, and Corporate and others. The Property development segment is engaged in developing properties for sale and/or holding properties for own investment purpose. The Construction and trading of building materials segment, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in performing general construction works and the supply of building materials. The Corporate and others segment includes holding of investments and provision of management services to its subsidiaries. The Group mainly operates in Malaysia.
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