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Time Interconnect TechnologyFRA:M4D -0.60%56 Operating Margin % is 6.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 8.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:M4D with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,035 Industrial Products companies, Time Interconnect Technology ranks better than 52.52% on this metric.
Time Interconnect Technology (FRA:M4D) 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.
Time Interconnect Technology Operating Margin % Related Terms
Time Interconnect Technology 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.
Time Interconnect Technology Operating Margin % Chart
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Time Interconnect Technology'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.
Time Interconnect Technology Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Time Interconnect Technology's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Time Interconnect Technology's Operating Margin % falls into.
Time Interconnect Technology 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.
Time Interconnect Technology (FRA:M4D) has a Operating Margin % of 6.21% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Time Interconnect Technology and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 8.79. Over the past decade, Time Interconnect Technology's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.51 to 12.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Time Interconnect Technology ranks #1441 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Time Interconnect Technology's Operating Margin % too high?
Time Interconnect Technology's current Operating Margin % of 6.21% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.51 to a high of 12.41. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. Time Interconnect Technology's value of 6.21% is 4.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Time Interconnect Technology ranks #1441 out of 3035 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Time Interconnect Technology has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Time Interconnect Technology's Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Time Interconnect Technology ranks #1441 out of 3035 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Time Interconnect Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. Time Interconnect Technology's value of 6.21% is 4.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Time Interconnect Technology's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.51 to 12.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.79 vs. the industry median of 6.50, Time Interconnect Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.50, based on 3,035 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. Time Interconnect Technology's current Operating Margin % of 6.21% is 4.5% 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 Time Interconnect Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Time Interconnect Technology's current Operating Margin % is 6.21%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 8.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Time Interconnect Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Time Interconnect Technology (FRA:M4D) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.84, compared to a current price of €1.65 — trading 96.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.21%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 8.79 and 4.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.50. Time Interconnect Technology's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Time Interconnect Technology (FRA:M4D), the current Operating Margin % is 6.21% 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 Time Interconnect Technology (FRA:M4D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Time Interconnect Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.65 is trading 96.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.84.
GuruFocus considers Time Interconnect Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:M4D:
Operating Margin %: 6.21% (29% below median its 10-year median of 8.79)
GF Value™: €0.84 vs. price of €1.65 (96.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1441 of 3035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M4D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Time Interconnect Technology Ltd is an investment holding company. The Group currently manufactures and supplies a wide variety of copper & optical fiber cable assemblies, digital cable products, copper wire products, medical products, and servers, which are produced to the specifications and designs of its individual customer partners. The firm is organized into its four operating divisions: Cable assembly, Digital cables, Copper wire, and Server. The company generates revenue from the Server segment, which includes the manufacturing and trading of server products. Its geographic areas are Mainland China, America, Asia, Europe, and Others. The company serves Telecommunication, Data Center, Automotive, Medical equipment, and Industrial equipment sectors.
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