Qingdao Gon Technology Co (FRA:72J) Operating Margin %: 6.77% (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Below Median

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FRA:72J Qingdao Gon Technology Co Ltd FRA:72J
75 GF Score
Price €3.58
GF Value €2.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Qingdao Gon Technology Co Operating Margin %?

Qingdao Gon Technology Co FRA:72J +10.49% 75 Operating Margin % is 6.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 10.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:72J with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Qingdao Gon Technology Co ranks better than 51.65% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €46 Mil. Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €675 Mil. Therefore, Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.77%.

Warning Sign:

Qingdao Gon Technology Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.7%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:72J' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.39   Med: 10.38   Max: 13.76
Current: 6.44


FRA:72J's Operating Margin % is ranked better than
51.65% of 1578 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.03 vs FRA:72J: 6.44

Qingdao Gon Technology Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -18.70% per year.

Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €46 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €174 Mil.


Qingdao Gon Technology Co  (FRA:72J) 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 Nokia’s 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.


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Qingdao Gon Technology Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qingdao Gon Technology Co'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.

Qingdao Gon Technology Co Operating Margin % Chart

Qingdao Gon Technology Co Annual Data
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Operating Margin %
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Qingdao Gon Technology Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:72J vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Qingdao Gon Technology Co'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.


Qingdao Gon Technology Co Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Qingdao Gon Technology Co 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.

Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=149.182 / 2576.748
=5.79 %

Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=45.686 / 674.812
=6.77 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 6.77% mean?
Qingdao Gon Technology Co (FRA:72J) has a Operating Margin % of 6.77% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Qingdao Gon Technology Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 10.38. Over the past decade, Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.39 to 13.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingdao Gon Technology Co ranks #763 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Qingdao Gon Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.77% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 10.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.39 to a high of 13.76. The Chemicals industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Qingdao Gon Technology Co's value of 6.77% is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qingdao Gon Technology Co ranks #763 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qingdao Gon Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingdao Gon Technology Co's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Qingdao Gon Technology Co ranks #763 out of 1578 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Qingdao Gon Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Qingdao Gon Technology Co's value of 6.77% is 12.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Qingdao Gon Technology Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.39 to 13.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.38 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Qingdao Gon Technology Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.03, based on 1,578 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. Qingdao Gon Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.77% is 12.3% 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 Qingdao Gon Technology Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qingdao Gon Technology Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.77%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 10.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qingdao Gon Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Gon Technology Co (FRA:72J) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.76, compared to a current price of €3.58 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.77%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 10.38 and 12.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.03. Qingdao Gon Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Qingdao Gon Technology Co (FRA:72J), the current Operating Margin % is 6.77% as of Mar. 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 Qingdao Gon Technology Co (FRA:72J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingdao Gon Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.58 is trading 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.76. GuruFocus considers Qingdao Gon Technology Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:72J:

  • Operating Margin %: 6.77% (35% below median its 10-year median of 10.38)
  • GF Value™: €2.76 vs. price of €3.58 (29.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.3% above the Chemicals median (#763 of 1578)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:72J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Qingdao Gon Technology Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 02768:Hong Kong002768:China
Address Xuhonghong Street, No. 2 Road, Qingda Industrial Park, Chengyang District, Shandong Province, Qingdao, CHN, 266109
Qingdao Gon Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of modified plastic particles, modified plastic products, and functional plastic plates. Modified plastic particles mainly include series of flame-retardant, weatherproof, reinforced, heat-resistant, high-brightness and other plastic alloys. The company products include air-conditioner components, washing machine components, TV rear cover, air-conditioner panel, and others. It has two business segments, namely, new chemical materials segment; and health and wellness segment. The company derives maximum revenue from the new chemical materials segment. Geographically, the company operates in Chinese Mainland; and Overseas, of which majority revenue is generated from Chinese Mainland.
75GF Score

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