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HKSE:00587'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.45 Med: 35.15 Max: 70.73
Current: -5.45
HKSE:00587's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 75.21% of 238
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs HKSE:00587: -5.45
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (HKSE:00587) 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.
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Conch Environment Protection 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.
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Annual Data
HKSE:00587 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, China Conch Environment Protection 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.
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Operating Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
China Conch Environment Protection 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.
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (HKSE:00587) has a Operating Margin % of -17.93% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Conch Environment Protection Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings ranks #179 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is China Conch Environment Protection Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -17.93%. Based on the distribution chart, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings ranks #179 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Conch Environment Protection Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings ranks #179 out of 238 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China Conch Environment Protection Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.72. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Waste Management companies is 6.72, based on 238 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. 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 China Conch Environment Protection Holdings and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Conch Environment Protection Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -17.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Conch Environment Protection Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (HKSE:00587) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.94, compared to a current price of HK$0.27 — trading 71.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -17.93%. China Conch Environment Protection Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (HKSE:00587), the current Operating Margin % is -17.93% 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 China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (HKSE:00587) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.27 is trading 71.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.94.
GuruFocus considers China Conch Environment Protection Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00587:
Operating Margin %: -17.93%
GF Value™: HK$0.94 vs. price of HK$0.27 (71.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00587 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Ltd provides treatment solutions for industrial solid waste and hazardous waste, utilizing cement kiln waste treatment technologies in People's Republic of China. The company operates in a single segment of providing industrial solid waste and hazardous waste treatment services. It derives revenue from Industrial hazardous waste treatment services which includes general hazardous waste, oil sludge, fly ash, industrial solid waste treatment services, and Comprehensive resource utilization. Geographically, its revenue is derived from the PRC.
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