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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.
Sheng Yuan Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sheng Yuan Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sheng Yuan Holdings'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:00851 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Sheng Yuan 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.
Sheng Yuan Holdings Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Sheng Yuan Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sheng Yuan Holdings'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.
Sheng Yuan Holdings'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.
Sheng Yuan Holdings (HKSE:00851) has a Operating Margin % of 2.58% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sheng Yuan Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sheng Yuan Holdings ranks #338 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Sheng Yuan Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Sheng Yuan Holdings' current Operating Margin % is 2.58%. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 8.37. Sheng Yuan Holdings' value of 2.58% is 69.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sheng Yuan Holdings ranks #338 out of 664 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sheng Yuan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sheng Yuan Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Sheng Yuan Holdings ranks #338 out of 664 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sheng Yuan Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.37. Sheng Yuan Holdings' value of 2.58% is 69.2% below this benchmark. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 8.37, based on 664 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. Sheng Yuan Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 2.58% is 69.2% below 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 Sheng Yuan Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sheng Yuan Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 2.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sheng Yuan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sheng Yuan Holdings (HKSE:00851) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.69, compared to a current price of HK$0.17 — trading 76.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.58% and 69.2% below the Capital Markets industry median of 8.37. Sheng Yuan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 Sheng Yuan Holdings (HKSE:00851), the current Operating Margin % is 2.58% 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 Sheng Yuan Holdings (HKSE:00851) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sheng Yuan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.17 is trading 76.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.69.
GuruFocus considers Sheng Yuan Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00851:
Operating Margin %: 2.58%
GF Value™: HK$0.69 vs. price of HK$0.17 (76.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.2% below the Capital Markets median (#338 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00851 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sheng Yuan Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the provision of financial services in Hong Kong. The operating business segments are securities brokerage and financial services is engaged in the provision of discretionary and non-discretionary dealing services for securities, securities placing and underwriting services, margin financing and money lending services, corporate finance advisory and general advisory services; asset management services provides fund management and discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services; the proprietary trading segment is engaged in investment holding and securities trading; and trading business is engaged in Financing services. It derives revenue from Hong Kong.
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