Tradelink Electronic CommerceHKSE:00536 57 Operating Margin % is 32.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 31.02. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00536 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,822 Software companies, Tradelink Electronic Commerce ranks better than 95.29% on this metric.
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.
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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.
Tradelink Electronic Commerce Operating Margin % Related Terms
Tradelink Electronic Commerce 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:00536 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Tradelink Electronic Commerce'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.
Tradelink Electronic Commerce Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Tradelink Electronic Commerce's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tradelink Electronic Commerce'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.
* 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.
Tradelink Electronic Commerce (HKSE:00536) has a Operating Margin % of 32.27% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Tradelink Electronic Commerce and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.02. Over the past decade, Tradelink Electronic Commerce's Operating Margin % has ranged from 26.52 to 34.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Tradelink Electronic Commerce ranks #133 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Tradelink Electronic Commerce's Operating Margin % too high?
Tradelink Electronic Commerce's current Operating Margin % of 32.27% is near median its 10-year median of 31.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.52 to a high of 34.99. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. Tradelink Electronic Commerce's value of 32.27% is 730.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tradelink Electronic Commerce ranks #133 out of 2822 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tradelink Electronic Commerce has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tradelink Electronic Commerce's Operating Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Tradelink Electronic Commerce ranks #133 out of 2822 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Tradelink Electronic Commerce in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. Tradelink Electronic Commerce's value of 32.27% is 730.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Tradelink Electronic Commerce's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 26.52 to 34.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.02 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Tradelink Electronic Commerce 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.89, based on 2,822 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. Tradelink Electronic Commerce's current Operating Margin % of 32.27% is 730.6% 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 Tradelink Electronic Commerce and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tradelink Electronic Commerce's current Operating Margin % is 32.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tradelink Electronic Commerce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tradelink Electronic Commerce (HKSE:00536) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.88, compared to a current price of HK$1.13 — trading 28.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 32.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.02 and 730.6% above the Software industry median of 3.89. Tradelink Electronic Commerce's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Tradelink Electronic Commerce (HKSE:00536), the current Operating Margin % is 32.27% 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 Tradelink Electronic Commerce (HKSE:00536) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tradelink Electronic Commerce stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.13 is trading 28.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.88.
GuruFocus considers Tradelink Electronic Commerce to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00536:
Operating Margin %: 32.27% (near median its 10-year median of 31.02)
GF Value™: HK$0.88 vs. price of HK$1.13 (28.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 730.6% above the Software median (#133 of 2822)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00536 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tradelink Electronic Commerce Business Description
Tradelink Electronic Commerce Ltd is mainly engaged in the provision of Government Electronic Trading Services (GETS) for processing certain official trade-related documents. It operates in the following segments: E-commerce, which accounts for the majority of revenue; Identity Management; and Other Services. The E-commerce segment is engaged in providing the group's Government Electronic Trading Services and supply chain solutions. The Identity Management segment provides security products, digital certificates, security solutions, and biometric-based authentication solutions for identity management. The Other Services segment comprises handling fees for the conversion of the paper form to electronic messages, income from the provision of technical support, and other project services.
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