Central China Management CoCCHMF Operating Margin % is 0.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 72.42. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,748 Real Estate companies, Central China Management Co ranks better than 81.64% on this metric.
Central China Management Co (OTCPK:CCHMF) 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.
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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.
Central China Management Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Central China Management Co 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.
Central China Management Co Operating Margin % Chart
CCHMF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Central China Management Co'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.
Central China Management Co Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Central China Management Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central China Management Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Central China Management Co 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.
Central China Management Co'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.
Central China Management Co (CCHMF) has a Operating Margin % of 0.12% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Central China Management Co and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 72.42. Over the past decade, Central China Management Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 38.24 to 83.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Central China Management Co ranks #321 out of 1748 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Central China Management Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Central China Management Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.12% is 100% below median its 10-year median of 72.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.24 to a high of 83.57. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.22. Central China Management Co's value of 0.12% is 99.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central China Management Co ranks #321 out of 1748 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Central China Management Co's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Central China Management Co ranks #321 out of 1748 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Central China Management Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.22. Central China Management Co's value of 0.12% is 99.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Central China Management Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 38.24 to 83.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.42 vs. the industry median of 13.22, Central China Management Co has consistently been below 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.22, based on 1,748 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. Central China Management Co's current Operating Margin % of 0.12% is 99.1% below 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 Central China Management Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central China Management Co's current Operating Margin % is 0.12%, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 72.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China Management Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China Management Co (CCHMF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.01, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.12%, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 72.42 and 99.1% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.22. 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 Central China Management Co (CCHMF), the current Operating Margin % is 0.12% 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.
Central China Management Co Ltd is one of China's property project management companies with a dominant market position in Henan province. It has four business segments, namely commercial project management, government project management, capital project management and management consulting. All of the company's revenue is generated from the PRC.
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