DFI Retail Group HoldingsDFIHY +22.32%51 Operating Margin % is 4.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates DFIHY with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, DFI Retail Group Holdings ranks better than 60.65% on this metric.
DFI Retail Group Holdings (OTCPK:DFIHY) 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).
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DFI Retail Group Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
DFI Retail Group Holdings 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.
DFI Retail Group Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
DFIHY vs KR, SFM, ACI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, DFI Retail Group Holdings'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.
DFI Retail Group Holdings Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, DFI Retail Group Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFI Retail Group Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
DFI Retail Group Holdings 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.
DFI Retail Group Holdings'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.
DFI Retail Group Holdings (DFIHY) has a Operating Margin % of 4.33% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DFI Retail Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, DFI Retail Group Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.77 to 4.16. According to the industry distribution chart, DFI Retail Group Holdings ranks #122 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is DFI Retail Group Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
DFI Retail Group Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 4.33% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 4.16. The Retail - Defensive industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. DFI Retail Group Holdings' value of 4.33% is 32.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFI Retail Group Holdings ranks #122 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DFI Retail Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFI Retail Group Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, DFI Retail Group Holdings ranks #122 out of 310 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts DFI Retail Group Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. DFI Retail Group Holdings' value of 4.33% is 32.2% above this benchmark. Historically, DFI Retail Group Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.77 to 4.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 3.28, DFI Retail Group Holdings 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 310 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. DFI Retail Group Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 4.33% is 32.2% 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 DFI Retail Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFI Retail Group Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 4.33%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFI Retail Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFI Retail Group Holdings (DFIHY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.48, compared to a current price of $20.50 — trading 64.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.33%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 32.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.28. DFI Retail Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 DFI Retail Group Holdings (DFIHY), the current Operating Margin % is 4.33% 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 DFI Retail Group Holdings (DFIHY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFI Retail Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.50 is trading 64.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.48.
GuruFocus considers DFI Retail Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFIHY:
Operating Margin %: 4.33% (21% above median its 10-year median of 3.58)
GF Value™: $12.48 vs. price of $20.50 (64.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#122 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFIHY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFI Retail Group Holdings Ltd is an Asian retailer that operates in five segments: Food, Health and Beauty, Home Furnishings, Convenience, and Other Retailing. Convenience is the Group's 7-Eleven businesses. Food comprises the grocery retail businesses (including Robinsons Retail operating in the Philippines and Yonghui operating on the Chinese mainland up to their respective dates of divestment). Home Furnishings is the Group's IKEA businesses. Restaurants is the Group's associate, Maxim's, a food and beverage company. Other Retailing represents the department stores, specialty and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) stores of Robinsons Retail. The majority of revenue is derived from the Food segment.
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