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Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) 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.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Operating Margin % Related Terms
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance 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.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:00252 vs IP, SW, AMCR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance'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.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Operating Margin % falls into.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance 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.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) has a Operating Margin % of 2.87% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Southeast Asia Properties & Finance and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 7.01. Over the past decade, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.55 to 9.75.
Is Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Operating Margin % too high?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's current Operating Margin % of 2.87% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 7.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.55 to a high of 9.75. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's value of 2.87% is 45.6% below this industry median. Overall, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Operating Margin % compare to IP and SW?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's Operating Margin % of 2.87% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's value of 2.87% is 45.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.55 to 9.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.01 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.28, based on 394 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. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's current Operating Margin % of 2.87% is 45.6% below 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 Southeast Asia Properties & Finance and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's current Operating Margin % is 2.87%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 7.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southeast Asia Properties & Finance stock overvalued right now?
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) has a current Operating Margin % of 2.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.84, compared to a current price of HK$1.60 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.87%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 7.01 and 45.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.28. Southeast Asia Properties & Finance's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252), the current Operating Margin % is 2.87% 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 Southeast Asia Properties & Finance (HKSE:00252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southeast Asia Properties & Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.60 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.84.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00252:
Operating Margin %: 2.87% (59% below median its 10-year median of 7.01)
GF Value™: HK$2.84 vs. price of HK$1.60 (43.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.6% below the Packaging & Containers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Business Description
Southeast Asia Properties & Finance Ltd is engaged in property, packaging materials, and brokerage businesses. It operates in the segments of Property investment, development, and leasing/hotel operation; Manufacturing and distribution of plastic packaging materials; and Broking and securities margin financing. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing and distribution of plastic packaging materials. It has a geographical presence in Hong Kong, the Philippines, the PRC, Oceania, Europe, and North America.
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