CITIC (CTPCY) Operating Margin %: 13.55% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


CTPCY CITIC Ltd CTPCY
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What is CITIC Operating Margin %?

CITIC CTPCY 88 Operating Margin % is 13.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 13.48. GuruFocus rates CTPCY with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Conglomerates companies, CITIC ranks better than 80.18% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. CITIC's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $9,307 Mil. CITIC's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $68,670 Mil. Therefore, CITIC's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.55%.

Good Sign:

CITIC Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

The historical rank and industry rank for CITIC's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CTPCY' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.54   Med: 13.48   Max: 27.1
Current: 14.7


CTPCY's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
80.18% of 545 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.93 vs CTPCY: 14.70

CITIC's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.

CITIC's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $9,307 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $19,531 Mil.


CITIC  (OTCPK:CTPCY) 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 Nokia’s 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.


CITIC Operating Margin % Related Terms


CITIC Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CITIC'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.

CITIC Operating Margin % Chart

CITIC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.54 14.57 13.75 13.20 14.70

CITIC Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.77 14.36 12.02 15.91 13.55

CTPCY vs HON, MMM: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, CITIC'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.


CITIC Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, CITIC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CITIC's Operating Margin % falls into.


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CITIC 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.

CITIC's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=19730.094 / 134196.104
=14.70 %

CITIC's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=9306.565 / 68670.207
=13.55 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 13.55% mean?
CITIC (CTPCY) has a Operating Margin % of 13.55% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on CITIC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.48. Over the past decade, CITIC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.54 to 27.10. According to the industry distribution chart, CITIC ranks #108 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is CITIC's Operating Margin % too high?
CITIC's current Operating Margin % of 13.55% is near median its 10-year median of 13.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.54 to a high of 27.10. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. CITIC's value of 13.55% is 128.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CITIC ranks #108 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CITIC has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CITIC's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, CITIC ranks #108 out of 545 companies for Operating Margin %. This places CITIC in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. CITIC's value of 13.55% is 128.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CITIC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.54 to 27.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.48 vs. the industry median of 5.93, CITIC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.93, based on 545 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. CITIC's current Operating Margin % of 13.55% is 128.5% 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 CITIC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CITIC's current Operating Margin % is 13.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CITIC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC (CTPCY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.73, compared to a current price of $7.88 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.48 and 128.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.93. CITIC's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 CITIC (CTPCY), the current Operating Margin % is 13.55% 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 CITIC (CTPCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.88 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.73. GuruFocus considers CITIC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CTPCY:

  • Operating Margin %: 13.55% (near median its 10-year median of 13.48)
  • GF Value™: $5.73 vs. price of $7.88 (37.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 128.5% above the Conglomerates median (#108 of 545)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CTPCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CITIC Business Description

Address 1 Tim Mei Avenue, 32nd Floor, CITIC Tower, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
CITIC Ltd is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate. The company has comprehensively deepened reforms, promoted high-quality development and continuously enhanced its value creation capability and shareholder returns. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Comprehensive Financial Services, Advanced Intelligent Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, New Consumption, and New-type urbanisation. Maximum revenue is generated from the Advanced Materials segment, which includes exploration, processing, and trading of resources and energy products, including iron ore, copper, and crude oil, and the manufacturing of special steels. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland, followed by Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and Overseas markets.
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