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The historical rank and industry rank for OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688686'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.15 Med: 28.47 Max: 39.35
Current: 14.15
SHSE:688686's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.2% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs SHSE:688686: 14.15
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Net Margin % Related Terms
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) has a Net Margin % of 17.87% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on OPT Machine Vision Tech Co and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 28.47. Over the past decade, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 14.15 to 39.35. According to the industry distribution chart, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co ranks #317 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Net Margin % too high?
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's current Net Margin % of 17.87% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 28.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.15 to a high of 39.35. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's value of 17.87% is 561.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co ranks #317 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co ranks #317 out of 2477 companies for Net Margin %. This places OPT Machine Vision Tech Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's value of 17.87% is 561.9% above this benchmark. Historically, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 14.15 to 39.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.47 vs. the industry median of 2.70, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,477 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's current Net Margin % of 17.87% is 561.9% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on OPT Machine Vision Tech Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's current Net Margin % is 17.87%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 28.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OPT Machine Vision Tech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥136.26, compared to a current price of ¥111.65 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.87%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 28.47 and 561.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. OPT Machine Vision Tech Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686), the current Net Margin % is 17.87% 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 OPT Machine Vision Tech Co (SHSE:688686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OPT Machine Vision Tech Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥111.65 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥136.26.
GuruFocus considers OPT Machine Vision Tech Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688686:
Net Margin %: 17.87% (37% below median its 10-year median of 28.47)
GF Value™: ¥136.26 vs. price of ¥111.65 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 561.9% above the Hardware median (#317 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co Ltd is a supplier of core automation components. OPT products include vision systems, light sources, lenses, industrial cameras, 3D laser sensors, industrial barcode readers and others.
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