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Hanking Gold International (FRA:6CH) 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.
Hanking Gold International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hanking Gold International 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.
Hanking Gold International Operating Margin % Chart
Hanking Gold International Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hanking Gold International'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.
Hanking Gold International Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hanking Gold International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hanking Gold International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hanking Gold International 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.
Hanking Gold International'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.
Hanking Gold International (FRA:6CH) has a Operating Margin % of 3.48% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hanking Gold International and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 16.94. Over the past decade, Hanking Gold International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.84 to 29.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Hanking Gold International ranks #168 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Hanking Gold International's Operating Margin % too high?
Hanking Gold International's current Operating Margin % of 3.48% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 16.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.84 to a high of 29.74. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.54. Hanking Gold International's value of 3.48% is 1.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hanking Gold International ranks #168 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hanking Gold International has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hanking Gold International's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hanking Gold International ranks #168 out of 610 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hanking Gold International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.54. Hanking Gold International's value of 3.48% is 1.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hanking Gold International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.84 to 29.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.94 vs. the industry median of 3.54, Hanking Gold International 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.54, based on 610 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. Hanking Gold International's current Operating Margin % of 3.48% is 1.6% 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 Hanking Gold International and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hanking Gold International's current Operating Margin % is 3.48%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 16.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hanking Gold International stock overvalued right now?
Hanking Gold International (FRA:6CH) has a current Operating Margin % of 3.48%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.32 — trading 360% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.48%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 16.94 and 1.6% below the Steel industry median of 3.54. Hanking Gold International's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Hanking Gold International (FRA:6CH), the current Operating Margin % is 3.48% as of Jun. 2026. 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 Hanking Gold International (FRA:6CH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hanking Gold International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.32 is trading 360% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.07.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CH:
Operating Margin %: 3.48% (79% below median its 10-year median of 16.94)
GF Value™: €0.07 vs. price of €0.32 (360% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% below the Steel median (#168 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hanking Gold International Ltd is a Hong Kong-listed mining company. It specializes in exploration, mining, processing, smelting, and sales of iron ore, high-purity iron, and gold. Geographically, the company operates in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Australia generating majority revenue from Mainland China region.
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