Operating Margin - Scientex Bhd (KLSE:SCIENTX)

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Price: 3.5 MYR

Market Cap: 5.4B MYR

16.9%

Current

16%

Average

5.9%

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

16.9%

Operating Profit

769.5m

Revenue

4.6B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
MY	S	Scientex Bhd KLSE:SCIENTX	5.4B MYR	17%
SA		Saudi Basic Industries Corporation SJSC SAU:2010	228.3B SAR	2%
ID		Chandra Asri Pacific PT Tbk OTC:PTPIF	45.6B USD	4%
ID		Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk PT IDX:TPIA	605.5T IDR	4%
CN		Hengli Petrochemical Co Ltd SSE:600346	149.7B CNY	6%
KR		LG Chem Ltd KRX:051910	26.3T KRW	3%
ID		Barito Pacific Tbk PT IDX:BRPT	293.3T IDR	1%
US		Dow Inc NYSE:DOW	16.4B USD	1%
CN		Rongsheng Petrochemical Co Ltd SZSE:002493	105.4B CNY	3%
CN		Zhejiang Juhua Co Ltd SSE:600160	102.2B CNY	19%
TW		Nan Ya Plastics Corp TWSE:1303	456B TWD	1%

Scientex Bhd
Glance View

Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

5.4B MYR

Industry

Chemicals

In the bustling world of industrial and consumer goods, Scientex Bhd has carved out a distinctive niche as a versatile powerhouse headquartered in Malaysia. Founded in 1968, the company initially emerged as a producer of PVC leather cloth, steadily evolving into a diversified entity with a robust presence in the manufacturing and property sectors. The core of Scientex's operations lies in its manufacturing arm, which specializes in producing packaging materials, such as stretch film, industrial bags, and consumer packaging products. By leveraging state-of-the-art technology and maintaining high production standards, Scientex has positioned itself as one of the world's largest manufacturers of stretch film, a critical component in the logistics and moving sectors. This breadth in manufacturing not only fuels the company’s top-line revenue but also reinforces its commitment to sustainability by innovating more eco-friendly packaging solutions. Parallel to its success in manufacturing, Scientex has also established a formidable footprint in the property development arena. Through its property development division, the company has executed a strategic blue-ocean shift, targeting affordable housing across Malaysia. Focusing on creating livable, sustainable townships, Scientex meets the demand for economically accessible homes, catering to the region's growing middle-class population. This dual engine of manufacturing and property development fuels Scientex's growth, creating a balanced revenue stream that insulates the company against the cyclical nature of individual sectors. With an astute focus on operational excellence and strategic expansion, Scientex Bhd exemplifies the integration of industrial prowess and real estate acumen, setting a benchmark in leveraging diversified strengths to navigate the ever-evolving market landscape.

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SCIENTX Intrinsic Value

What is Intrinsic Value?

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Scientex Bhd
KLSE:SCIENTX