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Da Ming International Holdings (FRA:DM7) 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.
Da Ming International Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Da Ming International Holdings 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.
Da Ming International Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
FRA:DM7 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Da Ming International Holdings'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.
Da Ming International Holdings Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Da Ming International Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Da Ming International Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Da Ming International Holdings 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.
Da Ming International Holdings (FRA:DM7) has a Operating Margin % of 0.52% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Da Ming International Holdings and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Da Ming International Holdings ranks #426 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Da Ming International Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Da Ming International Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 0.52% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.08. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.02. Da Ming International Holdings' value of 0.52% is 82.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Da Ming International Holdings ranks #426 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Da Ming International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Da Ming International Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Da Ming International Holdings ranks #426 out of 611 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Da Ming International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.02. Da Ming International Holdings' value of 0.52% is 82.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Da Ming International Holdings 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 3.02, based on 611 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. Da Ming International Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 0.52% is 82.8% 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 Da Ming International Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Da Ming International Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 0.52%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Da Ming International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Da Ming International Holdings (FRA:DM7) has a current Operating Margin % of 0.52%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.05 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.52%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 82.8% below the Steel industry median of 3.02. Da Ming International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Da Ming International Holdings (FRA:DM7), the current Operating Margin % is 0.52% 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 Da Ming International Holdings (FRA:DM7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Da Ming International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.05 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.07.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DM7:
Operating Margin %: 0.52% (52% below median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: €0.07 vs. price of €0.05 (26.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.8% below the Steel median (#426 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DM7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Da Ming International Holdings Ltd is engaged in the processing, distribution, and sale of stainless steel and carbon steel products. The reportable operating segments of the company are: Processing, which derives key revenue and includes processing of stainless steel and carbon steel products and components, and equipment; and the Manufacturing segment, which involves manufacturing of equipment and mechanical parts. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from its customers in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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