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Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037) 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.
Far East Hotels & Entertainment Operating Margin % Related Terms
Far East Hotels & Entertainment 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.
Far East Hotels & Entertainment Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:00037 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Far East Hotels & Entertainment'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.
Far East Hotels & Entertainment Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Far East Hotels & Entertainment's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far East Hotels & Entertainment's Operating Margin % falls into.
Far East Hotels & Entertainment 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.
Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037) has a Operating Margin % of -46.10% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Far East Hotels & Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Far East Hotels & Entertainment ranks #1576 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is Far East Hotels & Entertainment's Operating Margin % too high?
Far East Hotels & Entertainment's current Operating Margin % is -46.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Far East Hotels & Entertainment ranks #1576 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Far East Hotels & Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far East Hotels & Entertainment's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Far East Hotels & Entertainment ranks #1576 out of 1747 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Far East Hotels & Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 12.74. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.74, based on 1,747 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. 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 Far East Hotels & Entertainment and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 12.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's current Operating Margin % is -46.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far East Hotels & Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.38, compared to a current price of HK$0.50 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -46.10%. Far East Hotels & Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037), the current Operating Margin % is -46.10% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Far East Hotels & Entertainment (HKSE:00037) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Hotels & Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.50 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.38.
GuruFocus considers Far East Hotels & Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00037:
Operating Margin %: -46.10%
GF Value™: HK$0.38 vs. price of HK$0.50 (30.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00037 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far East Hotels & Entertainment Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Hotel operation in Hong Kong, Property investment in Hong Kong, Property investment overseas, and Securities investment and trading. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Hotel operation in Hong Kong segment, which operates the Cheung Chau Warwick Hotel in Hong Kong. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong, and the rest from overseas markets.
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