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Datang Environment Industry Group Co (FRA:D8N) 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.
Datang Environment Industry Group Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Datang Environment Industry Group Co 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.
Datang Environment Industry Group Co Operating Margin % Chart
FRA:D8N vs WM, RSG, WCN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Datang Environment Industry Group 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.
Datang Environment Industry Group Co Operating Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Datang Environment Industry Group Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datang Environment Industry Group Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Datang Environment Industry Group 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.
* 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.
Datang Environment Industry Group Co (FRA:D8N) has a Operating Margin % of 14.08% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Datang Environment Industry Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Datang Environment Industry Group Co ranks #65 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 27.3%.
Is Datang Environment Industry Group Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Datang Environment Industry Group Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.08% is near median its 10-year median of 13.83. The Waste Management industry median Operating Margin % is 6.62. Datang Environment Industry Group Co's value of 14.08% is 112.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datang Environment Industry Group Co ranks #65 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Datang Environment Industry Group Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datang Environment Industry Group Co's Operating Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Datang Environment Industry Group Co ranks #65 out of 238 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Datang Environment Industry Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.62. Datang Environment Industry Group Co's value of 14.08% is 112.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.83 vs. the industry median of 6.62, Datang Environment Industry Group 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 Waste Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Waste Management companies is 6.62, based on 238 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. Datang Environment Industry Group Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.08% is 112.8% 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 Datang Environment Industry Group Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datang Environment Industry Group Co's current Operating Margin % is 14.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datang Environment Industry Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Datang Environment Industry Group Co (FRA:D8N) has a current Operating Margin % of 14.08%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.08, compared to a current price of €0.09 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.83 and 112.8% above the Waste Management industry median of 6.62. Datang Environment Industry Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Datang Environment Industry Group Co (FRA:D8N), the current Operating Margin % is 14.08% 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 Datang Environment Industry Group Co (FRA:D8N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang Environment Industry Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.09 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.08.
Key valuation signals for FRA:D8N:
Operating Margin %: 14.08% (near median its 10-year median of 13.83)
GF Value™: €0.08 vs. price of €0.09 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.8% above the Waste Management median (#65 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:D8N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datang Environment Industry Group Co Ltd is engaged in environmental protection facility concession operation, denitrification catalysts, environmental protection facilities engineering, water treatment business, energy conservation business, and renewable energy engineering business. The company's segments include Environmental protection and energy conservation solutions, Renewable energy engineering, Thermal power engineering, and Other businesses. The environmental protection & energy conservation solutions segment generates the vast majority of the revenue. The company generates its revenue from PRC.
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