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Highness MicroelectronicsBOM:544741 +1.39%18 Operating Margin % is 26.63% as of Mar. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 26.63. GuruFocus rates BOM:544741 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Hardware companies, Highness Microelectronics ranks better than 96.16% on this metric.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Highness Microelectronics Operating Margin % Related Terms
Highness Microelectronics Operating 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.
BOM:544741 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Highness Microelectronics's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Highness Microelectronics Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Highness Microelectronics's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highness Microelectronics's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Highness Microelectronics's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Highness Microelectronics (BOM:544741) has a Operating Margin % of 26.63% as of Mar. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Highness Microelectronics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.63. Over the past decade, Highness Microelectronics' Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.76 to 29.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Highness Microelectronics ranks #95 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Highness Microelectronics' Operating Margin % too high?
Highness Microelectronics' current Operating Margin % of 26.63% is near median its 10-year median of 26.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.76 to a high of 29.24. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. Highness Microelectronics' value of 26.63% is 584.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highness Microelectronics ranks #95 out of 2475 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Highness Microelectronics has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highness Microelectronics' Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Highness Microelectronics ranks #95 out of 2475 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Highness Microelectronics in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. Highness Microelectronics' value of 26.63% is 584.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Highness Microelectronics' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.76 to 29.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.63 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Highness Microelectronics 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 Operating Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.89, based on 2,475 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Highness Microelectronics's current Operating Margin % of 26.63% is 584.6% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Highness Microelectronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highness Microelectronics's current Operating Margin % is 26.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highness Microelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Highness Microelectronics (BOM:544741) has a current Operating Margin % of 26.63%. The current Operating Margin % is 26.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.63 and 584.6% above the Hardware industry median of 3.89. Highness Microelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Highness Microelectronics (BOM:544741), the current Operating Margin % is 26.63% as of Mar. 2025. 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.
Highness Microelectronics Ltd is engaged in the Design, Development, Integration, Assembly and Manufacture of Digital-Imaging Solutions. The company operates in two main categories, namely 'Off the Shelf Products' and 'Market Specific Solutions/Project'. Its offerings include display modules and components such as TFT and LCD modules, display controllers, touch screens, backlight drivers, and related assemblies, as well as display systems, including Open-Frame Displays, Panel-Mount Displays, Industrial Grade Displays and Medical Grade Display Monitors for industrial and medical applications. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from designing, developing, integrating, assembling and manufacturing of Digital-Imaging Solutions.
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