Giordano InternationalHKSE:00709 +0.74%92 Operating Margin % is 4.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 9.30. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00709 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Giordano International ranks better than 63.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Giordano International's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00709'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.96 Med: 9.3 Max: 11.98
Current: 5.99
HKSE:00709's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 63.08% of 1124
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.925
vs HKSE:00709: 5.99
Giordano International's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Giordano International (HKSE:00709) 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.
Giordano International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Giordano International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Giordano International'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:00709 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Giordano 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.
Giordano International Operating Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Giordano International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Giordano International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Giordano 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.
Giordano 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.
Giordano International (HKSE:00709) has a Operating Margin % of 4.43% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Giordano International and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 9.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Giordano International ranks #415 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Giordano International's Operating Margin % too high?
Giordano International's current Operating Margin % of 4.43% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 9.30. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Operating Margin % is 3.93. Giordano International's value of 4.43% is 12.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Giordano International ranks #415 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Giordano International has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Giordano International's Operating Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Giordano International ranks #415 out of 1124 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Giordano International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.93. Giordano International's value of 4.43% is 12.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.30 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Giordano International 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.93, based on 1,124 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. Giordano International's current Operating Margin % of 4.43% is 12.9% 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 Giordano International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Giordano International's current Operating Margin % is 4.43%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 9.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Giordano International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Giordano International (HKSE:00709) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.73, compared to a current price of HK$1.37 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.43%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 9.30 and 12.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.93. Giordano International's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Giordano International (HKSE:00709), the current Operating Margin % is 4.43% 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 Giordano International (HKSE:00709) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Giordano International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.37 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.73.
GuruFocus considers Giordano International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00709:
Operating Margin %: 4.43% (52% below median its 10-year median of 9.30)
GF Value™: HK$1.73 vs. price of HK$1.37 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#415 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00709 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Giordano International Ltd is an apparel manufacturer and retailer with thousands of stores in the Asia-Pacific region. Giordano's has both self-operated and franchised stores. The Giordano brand, encompassing Giordano Men, Giordano Women, and Giordano Junior, generates the vast majority of the company's sales, mostly through Giordano Men. Other brands include Giordano Ladies, BSX, Beau Monde, and Eula. There are two operating segments: Retail and Distribution; and Wholesales to Overseas Franchisees. The Retail and Distribution segment is geographically managed through Mainland China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (the GCC), Hong Kong and Macau, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and Australia, and Wholesale to Overseas Franchisees.
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