Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co (HKSE:00050) 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.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co 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.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co Operating Margin % Chart
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co'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.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co 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.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co (HKSE:00050) has a Operating Margin % of 20.29% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 36.97. Over the past decade, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.81 to 53.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co ranks #524 out of 1746 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's current Operating Margin % of 20.29% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 36.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.81 to a high of 53.08. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 12.84. Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's value of 20.29% is 58% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co ranks #524 out of 1746 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co ranks #524 out of 1746 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 12.84. Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's value of 20.29% is 58% above this benchmark. Historically, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.81 to 53.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.97 vs. the industry median of 12.84, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.84, based on 1,746 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. Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's current Operating Margin % of 20.29% is 58% 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 Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 12.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's current Operating Margin % is 20.29%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 36.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co (HKSE:00050) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.29, compared to a current price of HK$4.97 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.29%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 36.97 and 58% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.84. Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co (HKSE:00050), the current Operating Margin % is 20.29% 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 Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co (HKSE:00050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.97 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.29.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00050:
Operating Margin %: 20.29% (45% below median its 10-year median of 36.97)
GF Value™: HK$5.29 vs. price of HK$4.97 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58% above the Real Estate median (#524 of 1746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Co Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates through the following segments; Property development which includes the development and sale of properties; Property investment which generates key revenue for the company and includes rental income from the leasing of properties; Ferry, shipyard and related operations including income from the operation of dangerous goods vehicular ferry service and ship repairs and maintenance services and sales of goods on cruise vessels; Medical, healthcare and beauty services: income from provision of medical, healthcare and beauty services; and Securities investment: dividend, interest and other income from listed securities investments, and Others. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Property investment.
82GF Score
Get the complete analysis for HKSE:00050
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
HKSE:00050 has been successfully added to your 
