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China Everbright WaterBOTRF 37 Operating Margin % is 30.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 29.33. GuruFocus rates BOTRF with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Everbright Water ranks better than 87.73% on this metric.
China Everbright Water (OTCPK:BOTRF) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Be Aware
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.
China Everbright Water Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Everbright Water Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Everbright Water's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
BOTRF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Everbright Water'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.
China Everbright Water Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Everbright Water's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Everbright Water's Operating Margin % falls into.
China Everbright Water Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
China Everbright Water's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
China Everbright Water (BOTRF) has a Operating Margin % of 30.33% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Everbright Water and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.33. Over the past decade, China Everbright Water's Operating Margin % has ranged from 26.93 to 33.31. According to the industry distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #61 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is China Everbright Water's Operating Margin % too high?
China Everbright Water's current Operating Margin % of 30.33% is near median its 10-year median of 29.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.93 to a high of 33.31. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.73. China Everbright Water's value of 30.33% is 105.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #61 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Everbright Water has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Everbright Water's Operating Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Everbright Water ranks #61 out of 497 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China Everbright Water in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.73. China Everbright Water's value of 30.33% is 105.9% above this benchmark. Historically, China Everbright Water's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 26.93 to 33.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.33 vs. the industry median of 14.73, China Everbright Water 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.73, based on 497 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. China Everbright Water's current Operating Margin % of 30.33% is 105.9% 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 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 China Everbright Water and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Everbright Water's current Operating Margin % is 30.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Everbright Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Water (BOTRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.14, compared to a current price of $0.18 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 30.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.33 and 105.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.73. China Everbright Water's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 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 China Everbright Water (BOTRF), the current Operating Margin % is 30.33% as of Dec. 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.
Is China Everbright Water (BOTRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Water stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.18 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.14.
GuruFocus considers China Everbright Water to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOTRF:
Operating Margin %: 30.33% (near median its 10-year median of 29.33)
GF Value™: $0.14 vs. price of $0.18 (26.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#61 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOTRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Everbright Water Ltd provides water supply, wastewater treatment, sludge treatment, and other environmental services. The company operates in one segment: Water environment management - Engagement in municipal wastewater treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, water supply, reusable water, sludge treatment and disposal, sponge city construction, river-basin ecological restoration, livestock and poultry manure resources utilization, research and development (R&D) of water environment technologies and engineering construction. Geographically, the company operates in the Chinese Mainland and Germany.
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