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Upbest GroupHKSE:00335 52 Operating Margin % is 55.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 77.57. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00335 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Capital Markets companies, Upbest Group ranks better than 85.44% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Upbest Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$19.99 Mil. Upbest Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$36.07 Mil. Therefore, Upbest Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.43%.
Warning Sign:
Upbest Group Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Upbest Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00335'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.78 Med: 77.57 Max: 86.01
Current: 58.95
HKSE:00335's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 85.44% of 666
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 8.295
vs HKSE:00335: 58.95
Upbest Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -5.30% per year.
Upbest Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$19.99 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$46.12 Mil.
Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) 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.
Upbest Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Upbest Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Upbest Group's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* 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:00335 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Upbest Group'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.
Upbest Group Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Upbest Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Upbest Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Upbest Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) has a Operating Margin % of 55.43% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Upbest Group and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 77.57. Over the past decade, Upbest Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.78 to 86.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #97 out of 666 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Upbest Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Upbest Group's current Operating Margin % of 55.43% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 77.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.78 to a high of 86.01. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 8.30. Upbest Group's value of 55.43% is 568.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #97 out of 666 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Upbest Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upbest Group's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Upbest Group ranks #97 out of 666 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Upbest Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.30. Upbest Group's value of 55.43% is 568.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Upbest Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.78 to 86.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.57 vs. the industry median of 8.30, Upbest Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 8.30, based on 666 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. Upbest Group's current Operating Margin % of 55.43% is 568.2% 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 Upbest Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Upbest Group's current Operating Margin % is 55.43%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 77.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upbest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.50, compared to a current price of HK$0.67 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 55.43%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 77.57 and 568.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 8.30. Upbest Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Upbest Group (HKSE:00335), the current Operating Margin % is 55.43% 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 Upbest Group (HKSE:00335) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upbest Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.67 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.50.
GuruFocus considers Upbest Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00335:
Operating Margin %: 55.43% (29% below median its 10-year median of 77.57)
GF Value™: HK$0.50 vs. price of HK$0.67 (34% above fair value)
Industry Position: 568.2% above the Capital Markets median (#97 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00335 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Upbest Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in securities broking, futures broking, securities margin financing, money lending, corporate finance advisory, assets management, precious metal trading, and property investment. The company's operating segment includes Broking, Financing, Corporate Finance, Assets Management, Properties Investment, and Precious Metal Trading. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Financing segment which represents its securities margin financing and money lending business. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Hong Kong and the rest from Macau and the People's Republic of China.
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