Operating Margin - Gas Malaysia Bhd (KLSE:GASMSIA)

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Price: 4.29 MYR -1.61%

Market Cap: 5.5B MYR

6.9%

Current

Average

13.8%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

6.9%

Operating Profit

522.1m

Revenue

7.6B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
MY	G	Gas Malaysia Bhd KLSE:GASMSIA	5.5B MYR	7%
ES		Naturgy Energy Group SA MAD:NTGY	25B EUR	19%
US		Atmos Energy Corp NYSE:ATO	26.6B USD	33%
IT		Snam SpA MIL:SRG	18.9B EUR	48%
HK		Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd HKEX:3	132.1B HKD	15%
JP	T	Tokyo Gas Co Ltd TSE:9531	2.2T JPY	7%
JP		Osaka Gas Co Ltd TSE:9532	2.1T JPY	9%
IN		GAIL (India) Ltd NSE:GAIL	1.1T INR	9%
IT		Italgas SpA MIL:IG	9.7B EUR	38%
CN		ENN Energy Holdings Ltd HKEX:2688	78.6B HKD	8%
CN		ENN Natural Gas Co Ltd SSE:600803	63.9B CNY	9%

Gas Malaysia Bhd
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Market Cap

5.5B MYR

Industry

Utilities

Gas Malaysia Bhd finds its roots deeply embedded in Malaysia's burgeoning energy sector, where it plays a critical role in fueling the nation’s economic engine. Established as a key player in the distribution of natural gas to the industrial and commercial sectors, Gas Malaysia operates through an extensive pipeline network that stretches across Peninsular Malaysia. The company transforms raw potentials into tangible productivity, facilitating the smooth flow of energy essential for keeping factories humming and commercial spaces vibrant. Its core business involves purchasing natural gas in bulk, predominantly from the state-owned PETRONAS, and then delivering it to end-users, ranging from small businesses to large industrial customers who rely on a steady and reliable gas supply to maintain operations. Gas Malaysia's revenue mechanism hinges on the regulated returns from its distribution business, navigating the sometimes volatile energy markets with strategic precision. The company maintains its profitability through a combination of efficient operational management and a well-structured tariff regime, which is typically adjusted by the Malaysian Energy Commission to reflect market realities and ensure sustainability. Additionally, Gas Malaysia is venturing into non-regulated business segments, such as energy solutions and other complementary services, to diversify its income streams beyond traditional gas distribution. This progression not only enriches its value proposition but also signals a forward-thinking approach, aiming to secure a foothold in a rapidly evolving energy landscape, thus ensuring steady returns for its shareholders while contributing significantly to Malaysia’s energy needs.

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GASMSIA Intrinsic Value

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Gas Malaysia Bhd
KLSE:GASMSIA