DDC EnterpriseDDC -3.67%11 Operating Margin % is -147.73% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates DDC with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, DDC Enterprise ranks worse than 96.31% 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.
DDC Enterprise Operating Margin % Related Terms
DDC Enterprise Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DDC Enterprise'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.
DDC vs UMEW, SRXH, HAIN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, DDC Enterprise'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.
DDC Enterprise Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, DDC Enterprise's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DDC Enterprise'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.
DDC Enterprise'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.
DDC Enterprise (DDC) has a Operating Margin % of -147.73% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DDC Enterprise and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DDC Enterprise ranks #1879 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is DDC Enterprise's Operating Margin % too high?
DDC Enterprise's current Operating Margin % is -147.73%. Based on the distribution chart, DDC Enterprise ranks #1879 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DDC Enterprise has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DDC Enterprise's Operating Margin % compare to UMEW and SRXH?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, DDC Enterprise ranks #1879 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places DDC Enterprise in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. 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 DDC Enterprise and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DDC Enterprise's current Operating Margin % is -147.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DDC Enterprise stock overvalued right now?
DDC Enterprise (DDC) has a current Operating Margin % of -147.73%. The current Operating Margin % is -147.73%. DDC Enterprise's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 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 DDC Enterprise (DDC), the current Operating Margin % is -147.73% 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.
DDC Enterprise Ltd is a content driven consumer brand offering easy, convenient ready-to-heat, ready-to-cook, ready-to-eat and plant-based meal products i.e. meal products consisting largely or solely of vegetables, fruits, grains, and other foods derived from plant-based protein, rather than animal protein while promoting healthier lifestyle choices to the Millennial and Generation Z customer-base. The company is also engaged in the provision of advertising services and the operation of experience stores to offer cooking classes. Geographically, the company operates and markets majorly in PRC.
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