Want Want China HoldingsHKSE:00151 +0.26%86 Operating Margin % is 18.96% as of Sep. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 22.26. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00151 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,950 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Want Want China Holdings ranks better than 93.23% on this metric.
Want Want China Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Want Want China Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00151'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20 Med: 22.26 Max: 24.67
Current: 21.63
HKSE:00151's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93.23% of 1950
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.27
vs HKSE:00151: 21.63
Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) 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.
Want Want China Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Want Want China Holdings 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.
HKSE:00151 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Want Want China 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.
Want Want China Holdings Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Want Want China Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Want Want China Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Want Want China 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.
Want Want China Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) has a Operating Margin % of 18.96% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 22.26. Over the past decade, Want Want China Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.00 to 24.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #132 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Want Want China Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Want Want China Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 18.96% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 22.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.00 to a high of 24.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.27. Want Want China Holdings' value of 18.96% is 259.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #132 out of 1950 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Want Want China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Want Want China Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Want Want China Holdings ranks #132 out of 1950 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Want Want China Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.27. Want Want China Holdings' value of 18.96% is 259.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Want Want China Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 20.00 to 24.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.26 vs. the industry median of 5.27, Want Want China 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.27, based on 1,950 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. Want Want China Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 18.96% is 259.8% 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 Want Want China Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Want Want China Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 18.96%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 22.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want Want China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.25, compared to a current price of HK$3.80 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.96%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 22.26 and 259.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.27. Want Want China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151), the current Operating Margin % is 18.96% as of Sep. 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 Want Want China Holdings (HKSE:00151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Want Want China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$3.80 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.25.
GuruFocus considers Want Want China Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00151:
Operating Margin %: 18.96% (15% below median its 10-year median of 22.26)
GF Value™: HK$5.25 vs. price of HK$3.80 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 259.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#132 of 1950)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Want Want is a leading player in the China packaged food and beverage sector. The company was founded in 1962 in Taiwan and entered the mainland Chinese market in 1989. Its flagship products, such as Hot-Kid milk and Want Want rice crackers, are market leaders in the respective segments. With a primary focus on mainland China, the company also exports to overseas markets. As of March 2025, Want Want China had 419 sales offices, 35 production bases, and 89 factories on the Chinese mainland and worked with around 10,000 distributors.
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