China Silver Group (FRA:2CS) 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.
China Silver Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Silver Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Silver Group'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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, China Silver Group'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 Silver Group Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Silver Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Silver Group'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.
China Silver Group'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.
China Silver Group (FRA:2CS) has a Operating Margin % of -9.31% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Silver Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Silver Group ranks #537 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is China Silver Group's Operating Margin % too high?
China Silver Group's current Operating Margin % is -9.31%. Based on the distribution chart, China Silver Group ranks #537 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Silver Group has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Silver Group's Operating Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, China Silver Group ranks #537 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China Silver Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Operating Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 5.79, based on 841 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 China Silver Group and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Silver Group's current Operating Margin % is -9.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Silver Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Silver Group (FRA:2CS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.03 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -9.31%. China Silver Group's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 Silver Group (FRA:2CS), the current Operating Margin % is -9.31% 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 Silver Group (FRA:2CS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Silver Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.03 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
GuruFocus considers China Silver Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2CS:
Operating Margin %: -9.31%
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.03 (40% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2CS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Silver Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing, sales and trading of silver ingots, palladium and other non-ferrous metals in the PRC. The company operates in single segment; Manufacturing segment, which is involved in the manufacture and sales of silver ingots and other non-ferrous metals in China. Geographically, its operations are located in the PRC.
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