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China Chengtong Development GroupFRA:CCO 28 Operating Margin % is 24.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 204% above its 10-year median of 8.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:CCO with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Credit Services companies, China Chengtong Development Group ranks better than 51.92% on this metric.
China Chengtong Development Group (FRA:CCO) 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 Chengtong Development Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Chengtong Development Group 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.
China Chengtong Development Group Operating Margin % Chart
FRA:CCO vs V, MA, AXP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, China Chengtong Development 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 Chengtong Development Group Operating Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, China Chengtong Development Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Chengtong Development Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
China Chengtong Development Group 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.
* 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 Chengtong Development Group (FRA:CCO) has a Operating Margin % of 24.35% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Chengtong Development Group and its competitors. This is 204% above median its historical median of 8.02. Over the past decade, China Chengtong Development Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.72 to 24.85. According to the industry distribution chart, China Chengtong Development Group ranks #200 out of 416 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is China Chengtong Development Group's Operating Margin % too high?
China Chengtong Development Group's current Operating Margin % of 24.35% is 204% above median its 10-year median of 8.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 24.85. The Credit Services industry median Operating Margin % is 18.52. China Chengtong Development Group's value of 24.35% is 31.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Chengtong Development Group ranks #200 out of 416 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Chengtong Development Group has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Chengtong Development Group's Operating Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, China Chengtong Development Group ranks #200 out of 416 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts China Chengtong Development Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 18.52. China Chengtong Development Group's value of 24.35% is 31.5% above this benchmark. Historically, China Chengtong Development Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.72 to 24.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.02 vs. the industry median of 18.52, China Chengtong Development Group 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 Credit Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Credit Services companies is 18.52, based on 416 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 Chengtong Development Group's current Operating Margin % of 24.35% is 31.5% 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 Chengtong Development Group and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 18.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Chengtong Development Group's current Operating Margin % is 24.35%, which is 204% above median its own 10-year median of 8.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Chengtong Development Group stock overvalued right now?
China Chengtong Development Group (FRA:CCO) has a current Operating Margin % of 24.35%. The current Operating Margin % is 24.35%, which is 204% above median its 10-year median of 8.02 and 31.5% above the Credit Services industry median of 18.52. China Chengtong Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 China Chengtong Development Group (FRA:CCO), the current Operating Margin % is 24.35% 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.
China Chengtong Development Group Ltd is an investment holding company and has its operations divided into business segments: property development and investment, leasing, and marine recreation services and hotels. The property development and investment segment offers sales of properties and holding investment properties for appreciation and/ or providing rental services. The leasing segment provides leasing services, including finance lease, sale and leaseback, and operating lease services, and the Marine recreation services and hotel segment provides marine recreation and hotel services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the leasing segment.
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