Malayan Cement Berhad
3794
Rank in Stocks
#5570
Malayan Cement Berhad operates as an investment holding company primarily... Malayan Cement Berhad operates as an investment holding company primarily engaged in the production, manufacturing, and distribution of essential building materials such as cement, clinker, drymix, and ready-mix concrete. Its core markets are Malaysia and Singapore. The company's operations are divided into two key divisions: Cement, and Aggregates and Concrete. Under the Cement division, it manufactures and sells ordinary Portland cement and various blended cements. This segment also encompasses the bulk shipping and vessel chartering for cement transport, jetty management, vehicle leasing, and the marketing of cementitious goods. The Aggregates and Concrete division is responsible for quarrying, trading aggregates, granite, and related quarry products. Beyond its core material production, Malayan Cement Berhad extends its services to include shared accounting, management consulting, transportation, and waste management, particularly focusing on the supply and delivery of alternative fuels and raw materials crucial for cement manufacturing. Originally incorporated in 1950, the company was formerly known as Lafarge Malaysia Berhad until its rebranding to Malayan Cement Berhad in September 2019. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, it operates as a subsidiary of YTL Cement Berhad.
Share Price
$1.33
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$2.21B
Change (1 day)
-0.92%
Change (1 year)
-17.08%
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Trade Malayan Cement Berhad (3794)
Category
Basic Materials
Operating Margin for Malayan Cement Berhad (3794)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 28.54%
According to Malayan Cement Berhad's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 28.54%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 24.86%.
Operating Margin history for Malayan Cement Berhad from 2020 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 28.54% | 14.80% |
| 2025 | 24.86% | 37.88% |
| 2024 | 18.03% | 54.23% |
| 2023 | 11.69% | 18.80% |
| 2022 | 9.84% | 500.00% |
| 2021 | 1.64% | -114.32% |
| 2020 | -11.45% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.22% | -99.75% |
PH
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| 14.39% | -99.50% |
IE
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| 19.15% | -99.33% |
IE
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| 15.90% | -99.44% |
CH
|
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| 10.25% | -99.64% |
FR
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Malayan Cement Berhad's operating margin
What is Malayan Cement Berhad's operating margin?
Malayan Cement Berhad's operating margin is 28.54%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Malayan Cement Berhad's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Malayan Cement Berhad's operating margin was 24.86%, compared with 18.03% in 2024.
How has Malayan Cement Berhad's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Malayan Cement Berhad's operating margin was highest in 2025 (24.86%) and lowest in 2020 (-11.45%).
How does Malayan Cement Berhad's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Malayan Cement Berhad's operating margin (28.54%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is CRH plc, with 19.15%.