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Media Chinese International Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -22.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Chinese International's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00685'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.64 Med: -1.42 Max: 7.55
Current: -11.05
HKSE:00685's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 76.29% of 1008
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs HKSE:00685: -11.05
Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) 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.
Media Chinese International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Media Chinese International 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.
Media Chinese International Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:00685 vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Media Chinese International'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.
Media Chinese International Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Media Chinese International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Chinese International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Media Chinese International 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.
Media Chinese International'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.
Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) has a Operating Margin % of -16.16% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Media Chinese International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Chinese International ranks #769 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is Media Chinese International's Operating Margin % too high?
Media Chinese International's current Operating Margin % is -16.16%. Based on the distribution chart, Media Chinese International ranks #769 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Chinese International has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Chinese International's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Media Chinese International ranks #769 out of 1008 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Media Chinese International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.71. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.71, based on 1,008 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 Media Chinese International and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Chinese International's current Operating Margin % is -16.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Chinese International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.28, compared to a current price of HK$0.18 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -16.16%. Media Chinese International's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685), the current Operating Margin % is -16.16% 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 Media Chinese International (HKSE:00685) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Chinese International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.18 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.28.
GuruFocus considers Media Chinese International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00685:
Operating Margin %: -16.16%
GF Value™: HK$0.28 vs. price of HK$0.18 (35.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00685 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Chinese International Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally engaged in publishing, printing, and distributing newspapers, magazines, books, and digital content that are mainly written in Chinese. It also provides travel and travel-related services in Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America, and Malaysia. The group's operating segments are Publishing and printing: Malaysia, which derives maximum revenue, Publishing and printing: Hong Kong and Taiwan, Publishing and printing: North America, and Travel and travel-related services.
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