GCL Technology HoldingsGCPEF -17.15%52 Operating Margin % is 8.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 17.66. GuruFocus rates GCPEF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Semiconductors companies, GCL Technology Holdings ranks worse than 73.07% on this metric.
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.
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GCL Technology Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GCL Technology 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.
GCPEF vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, GCL Technology 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.
GCL Technology Holdings Operating Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, GCL Technology Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GCL Technology Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
GCL Technology 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.
GCL Technology Holdings (GCPEF) has a Operating Margin % of 8.19% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on GCL Technology Holdings and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 17.66. According to the industry distribution chart, GCL Technology Holdings ranks #746 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is GCL Technology Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
GCL Technology Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 8.19% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 17.66. The Semiconductors industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. GCL Technology Holdings' value of 8.19% is 56.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GCL Technology Holdings ranks #746 out of 1021 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GCL Technology Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GCL Technology Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, GCL Technology Holdings ranks #746 out of 1021 companies for Operating Margin %. This places GCL Technology Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.24. GCL Technology Holdings' value of 8.19% is 56.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.66 vs. the industry median of 5.24, GCL Technology Holdings 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Operating Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.24, based on 1,021 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. GCL Technology Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 8.19% is 56.3% 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 GCL Technology Holdings and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GCL Technology Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 8.19%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 17.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GCL Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCL Technology Holdings (GCPEF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.10, compared to a current price of $0.09 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.19%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 17.66 and 56.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.24. GCL Technology Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 GCL Technology Holdings (GCPEF), the current Operating Margin % is 8.19% 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 GCL Technology Holdings (GCPEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCL Technology Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.09 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.10.
GuruFocus considers GCL Technology Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GCPEF:
Operating Margin %: 8.19% (54% below median its 10-year median of 17.66)
GF Value™: $0.10 vs. price of $0.09 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% above the Semiconductors median (#746 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GCPEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GCL Technology Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company principally engaged in the manufacturing and sales of polysilicon and wafers for the solar industry; and the sales of electricity, development and operation of solar projects. It is in manufacturing and the sales of polysilicon and wafers and developing, owning and operation of solar farm. It has two reportable segments Solar material business mainly manufactures and sales of polysilicon and wafer product to companies operating in the solar industry, and Solar farm business operates solar farms located in the USA and the PRC. The majority of revenue comes from Solar material business. It has presence in The PRC, India, Vietnam, USA, and Others, of which majority of revenue comes from The PRC.
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