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The historical rank and industry rank for Dongwu Cement International's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00695'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.99 Med: 4.54 Max: 20.01
Current: -25.99
HKSE:00695's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 92.38% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7.03
vs HKSE:00695: -25.99
Dongwu Cement International (HKSE:00695) 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.
Dongwu Cement International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Dongwu Cement 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.
Dongwu Cement International Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:00695 vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Dongwu Cement 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.
Dongwu Cement International Operating Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Dongwu Cement International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dongwu Cement International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Dongwu Cement 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.
Dongwu Cement International'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.
Dongwu Cement International (HKSE:00695) has a Operating Margin % of -27.99% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Dongwu Cement International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dongwu Cement International ranks #376 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is Dongwu Cement International's Operating Margin % too high?
Dongwu Cement International's current Operating Margin % is -27.99%. Based on the distribution chart, Dongwu Cement International ranks #376 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dongwu Cement International has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongwu Cement International's Operating Margin % compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Dongwu Cement International ranks #376 out of 407 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Dongwu Cement International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.03. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Operating Margin % among Building Materials companies is 7.03, based on 407 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 Dongwu Cement International and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dongwu Cement International's current Operating Margin % is -27.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongwu Cement International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongwu Cement International (HKSE:00695) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.68, compared to a current price of HK$7.88 — trading 369% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -27.99%. Dongwu Cement International's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 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 Dongwu Cement International (HKSE:00695), the current Operating Margin % is -27.99% as of Jun. 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 Dongwu Cement International (HKSE:00695) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongwu Cement International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$7.88 is trading 369% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.68.
GuruFocus considers Dongwu Cement International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00695:
Operating Margin %: -27.99%
GF Value™: HK$1.68 vs. price of HK$7.88 (369% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00695 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dongwu Cement International Ltd is principally engaged in the production and export of cement. The company operates in segments namely Production and sale of cement, and Trading business. The company's revenue is generated from the Production and sale of cement. Geographically, the company operates in Jiangsu Province; Zhejiang Province; and Shanghai.
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