China Communications ServicesCUCSY +8.00%79 Operating Margin % is 1.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.20. GuruFocus rates CUCSY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, China Communications Services ranks worse than 74.39% on this metric.
China Communications Services Corp Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Communications Services's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CUCSY'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84 Med: 2.2 Max: 3.13
Current: 1.85
CUCSY's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 74.39% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.73
vs CUCSY: 1.85
China Communications Services (OTCPK:CUCSY) 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 Communications Services Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Communications Services 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.
China Communications Services Operating Margin % Chart
CUCSY vs TMUS, VZ, T: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Communications Services'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 Communications Services Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Communications Services's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Communications Services's Operating Margin % falls into.
China Communications Services 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.
* 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 Communications Services (CUCSY) has a Operating Margin % of 1.34% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Communications Services and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.20. Over the past decade, China Communications Services' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.84 to 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, China Communications Services ranks #273 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is China Communications Services' Operating Margin % too high?
China Communications Services' current Operating Margin % of 1.34% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 3.13. The Telecommunication Services industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. China Communications Services' value of 1.34% is 86.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Communications Services ranks #273 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Communications Services has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Communications Services' Operating Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Communications Services ranks #273 out of 367 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China Communications Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.73. China Communications Services' value of 1.34% is 86.2% below this benchmark. Historically, China Communications Services' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.84 to 3.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.20 vs. the industry median of 9.73, China Communications Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.73, based on 367 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 Communications Services's current Operating Margin % of 1.34% is 86.2% 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 China Communications Services and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Communications Services's current Operating Margin % is 1.34%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Communications Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Communications Services (CUCSY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.13, compared to a current price of $13.50 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 1.34%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.20 and 86.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 9.73. China Communications Services' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Communications Services (CUCSY), the current Operating Margin % is 1.34% 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 Communications Services (CUCSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Communications Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.50 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.13.
GuruFocus considers China Communications Services to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CUCSY:
Operating Margin %: 1.34% (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.20)
GF Value™: $12.13 vs. price of $13.50 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#273 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUCSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Communications Services Business Description
China Communications Services Corp Ltd is a primary service provider in the People's Republic of China that provides integrated comprehensive smart solutions in the field of digital intelligence. The group offers telecommunications infrastructure services, including design, construction and project supervision and management; business process outsourcing services, including management of infrastructure for information technology, general facilities management, supply chain and products distribution; and applications, content and other services, including system integration, software development and system support, and value-added services. It has one operating segment, which is the provision of integrated comprehensive smart solutions in the field of informatisation and digitalisation.
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