China LilangFRA:5LX 82 Operating Margin % is 15.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 20.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:5LX with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.54. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, China Lilang ranks better than 87.25% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. China Lilang's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €44.9 Mil. China Lilang's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €284.0 Mil. Therefore, China Lilang's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.81%.
Warning Sign:
China Lilang Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Lilang's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5LX'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.26 Med: 20.42 Max: 27.44
Current: 14.27
FRA:5LX's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 87.25% of 1043
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs FRA:5LX: 14.27
China Lilang's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -7.00% per year.
China Lilang's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €44.9 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €70.2 Mil.
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) 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 Lilang Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Lilang Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Lilang'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.
FRA:5LX vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, China Lilang'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 Lilang Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Lilang's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Lilang'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 Lilang'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 Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a Operating Margin % of 15.81% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Lilang and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 20.42. Over the past decade, China Lilang's Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.26 to 27.44. According to the industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #133 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is China Lilang's Operating Margin % too high?
China Lilang's current Operating Margin % of 15.81% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 20.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.26 to a high of 27.44. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. China Lilang's value of 15.81% is 287.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #133 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Lilang has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Lilang's Operating Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #133 out of 1043 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China Lilang in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. China Lilang's value of 15.81% is 287.5% above this benchmark. Historically, China Lilang's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.26 to 27.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.42 vs. the industry median of 4.08, China Lilang 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,043 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 Lilang's current Operating Margin % of 15.81% is 287.5% 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 China Lilang and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Lilang's current Operating Margin % is 15.81%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 20.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Lilang stock overvalued right now?
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a current Operating Margin % of 15.81%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.54, compared to a current price of €0.38 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.81%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 20.42 and 287.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. China Lilang's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Lilang (FRA:5LX), the current Operating Margin % is 15.81% 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 Lilang (FRA:5LX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Lilang stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.38 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.54.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5LX:
Operating Margin %: 15.81% (23% below median its 10-year median of 20.42)
GF Value™: €0.54 vs. price of €0.38 (28.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 287.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#133 of 1043)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5LX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Lilang Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of branded menswear and related accessories in the PRC. The company designs, sources and manufactures high-quality business and casual apparel for men and sells under the LILANZ and LESS IS MORE brands across an extensive retail and distribution network, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in the PRC. The company generates maximum revenue from China.
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