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Deep Source HoldingsFRA:TM4C 53 Operating Margin % is 2.67% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:TM4C with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Deep Source Holdings ranks worse than 55.39% on this metric.
Deep Source Holdings (FRA:TM4C) 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.
Deep Source Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Deep Source Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deep Source Holdings'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.
FRA:TM4C vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Deep Source 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.
Deep Source Holdings Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Deep Source Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deep Source Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Deep Source 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.
Deep Source Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Deep Source Holdings (FRA:TM4C) has a Operating Margin % of 2.67% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Deep Source Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Deep Source Holdings ranks #339 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Deep Source Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Deep Source Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 2.67% is near median its 10-year median of 2.45. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.02. Deep Source Holdings' value of 2.67% is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deep Source Holdings ranks #339 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deep Source Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deep Source Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Deep Source Holdings ranks #339 out of 612 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Deep Source Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.02. Deep Source Holdings' value of 2.67% is 11.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.45 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Deep Source 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 612 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. Deep Source Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 2.67% is 11.4% 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 Deep Source 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. Deep Source Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 2.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deep Source Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Deep Source Holdings (FRA:TM4C) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.67%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 185% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.45 and 11.4% below the Steel industry median of 3.02. Deep Source Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Deep Source Holdings (FRA:TM4C), the current Operating Margin % is 2.67% 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 Deep Source Holdings (FRA:TM4C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deep Source Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 185% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TM4C:
Operating Margin %: 2.67% (near median its 10-year median of 2.45)
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.06 (185% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Steel median (#339 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TM4C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deep Source Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in two business segments. The distribution, trading, and processing business segment involves the distribution, trading, and processing of bulk commodities and related products in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the People's Republic of China. Financial services business segment that involves the provision of securities and derivatives financial services, margin financing, and fund management in Hong Kong and Singapore. It generates a vast majority of revenues from the distribution, trading, and processing segment in Singapore.
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