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Tristate HoldingsHKSE:00458 -0.93%75 Operating Margin % is 4.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00458 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,045 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Tristate Holdings ranks worse than 52.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tristate Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00458'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.5 Med: 1.98 Max: 8.49
Current: 3.65
HKSE:00458's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 52.82% of 1045
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.33
vs HKSE:00458: 3.65
Tristate Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
Tristate Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Tristate Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tristate Holdings'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:00458 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Tristate 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.
Tristate Holdings Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tristate Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tristate Holdings'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.
Tristate Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Tristate Holdings (HKSE:00458) has a Operating Margin % of 4.23% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Tristate Holdings and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 1.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Tristate Holdings ranks #552 out of 1045 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Tristate Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Tristate Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 4.23% is 114% above median its 10-year median of 1.98. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.33. Tristate Holdings' value of 4.23% is 2.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tristate Holdings ranks #552 out of 1045 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tristate Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tristate Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Tristate Holdings ranks #552 out of 1045 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Tristate Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.33. Tristate Holdings' value of 4.23% is 2.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 4.33, Tristate Holdings 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.33, based on 1,045 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. Tristate Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 4.23% is 2.3% 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 Tristate Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tristate Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 4.23%, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tristate Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tristate Holdings (HKSE:00458) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.76, compared to a current price of HK$1.60 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.23%, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 2.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.33. Tristate Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Tristate Holdings (HKSE:00458), the current Operating Margin % is 4.23% 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 Tristate Holdings (HKSE:00458) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tristate Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.60 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.76.
GuruFocus considers Tristate Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00458:
Operating Margin %: 4.23% (114% above median its 10-year median of 1.98)
GF Value™: HK$1.76 vs. price of HK$1.60 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#552 of 1045)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00458 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tristate Holdings Ltd principal activities are garment manufacturing; and brands business. The company's segment comprises the Garment manufacturing and Brands business. The company generates majority of revenue from Garment Manufacturing. The company's brands includes C.P. Company, Cissonne, NAUTICAL, Spyder, Massimo Osti Studio.
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