Kawan Food Berhad
7216
Rank in Stocks
#22292
Kawan Food Berhad operates as an investment holding entity primarily dedicated... Kawan Food Berhad operates as an investment holding entity primarily dedicated to the production, commercialization, and distribution of a wide array of frozen food products. The company offers a diverse portfolio encompassing items such as parathas, spring rolls, various pastries, chapatis, finger foods, bakery goods, and desserts. These are marketed under several proprietary brands, including Kawan, KG Pastry, Passion Bake, Veat, and Aman. Kawan Food maintains a substantial international footprint, with its products reaching consumers across Malaysia, the broader Asian continent, North America, Europe, Oceania, and Africa. Notably, key export markets include the United States, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Its extensive distribution network ensures products are available through a variety of channels, including individual retailers, major supermarket and hypermarket chains, specialized foodservice distributors catering to hotels, restaurants, and caterers, as well as direct online sales. Beyond its core frozen food operations, Kawan Food Berhad's activities also extend to property investments, the leasing of trucks, and the management of food trucks and kiosks offering food and beverages. The company was established in 1960 and is headquartered in Klang, Malaysia.
Share Price
$0.16387386
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$55.42M
Change (1 day)
-0.75%
Change (1 year)
-34.15%
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for Kawan Food Berhad (7216)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -1.40%
According to Kawan Food Berhad's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -1.40%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 5.80%.
Operating Margin history for Kawan Food Berhad from 2019 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -1.40% | -124.14% |
| 2025 | 5.80% | -55.07% |
| 2024 | 12.91% | 9.78% |
| 2023 | 11.76% | -19.12% |
| 2022 | 14.54% | 0.83% |
| 2021 | 14.42% | 13.63% |
| 2020 | 12.69% | 83.91% |
| 2019 | 6.90% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.06% | -110.04% |
CH
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| 11.72% | -108.37% |
FR
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| 5.67% | -104.05% |
BR
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| 9.43% | -106.74% |
CN
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| 26.85% | -119.18% |
CN
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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 Kawan Food Berhad's operating margin
What is Kawan Food Berhad's operating margin?
Kawan Food Berhad's operating margin is -1.40%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Kawan Food Berhad's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Kawan Food Berhad's operating margin was 5.80%, compared with 12.91% in 2024.
How has Kawan Food Berhad's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Kawan Food Berhad's operating margin was highest in 2022 (14.54%) and lowest in 2025 (5.80%).
How does Kawan Food Berhad's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Kawan Food Berhad's operating margin (-1.40%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company Ltd., with 26.85%.