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The historical rank and industry rank for Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00188'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17776.5 Med: -41.64 Max: 35.23
Current: 4.37
HKSE:00188's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 53.77% of 664
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 8.365
vs HKSE:00188: 4.37
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) 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.
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sunwah Kingsway Capital 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.
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:00188 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Sunwah Kingsway Capital 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.
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Sunwah Kingsway Capital 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.
* 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.
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) has a Operating Margin % of 15.22% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings ranks #357 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' current Operating Margin % is 15.22%. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 8.37. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' value of 15.22% is 81.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings ranks #357 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings ranks #357 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.37. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' value of 15.22% is 81.9% above this benchmark. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 8.37, based on 664 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. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 15.22% is 81.9% 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 Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 15.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.47, compared to a current price of HK$0.22 — trading 91.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.22% and 81.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 8.37. Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188), the current Operating Margin % is 15.22% 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 Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings (HKSE:00188) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.22 is trading 91.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.47.
GuruFocus considers Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00188:
Operating Margin %: 15.22%
GF Value™: HK$2.47 vs. price of HK$0.22 (91.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.9% above the Capital Markets median (#357 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00188 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Ltd is an investment holding. The principal activities of the company are investment in securities, securities broking and margin financing, provision of financial advisory services, money lending, other securities related financial services and leasing of investment properties. The company's reportable and operating segments are Proprietary investment, Property investment, Brokerage and financing, Corporate finance and capital markets, Asset management, and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Commission and fee income, prominently from the Brokerage and financing segment.
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