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HKSE:00859'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2 Med: 53.78 Max: 69.81
Current: 67.21
HKSE:00859's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 92.94% of 1742
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.965
vs HKSE:00859: 67.21
Zhongchang International Holdings Group (HKSE:00859) 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.
Zhongchang International Holdings Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Zhongchang International Holdings Group 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.
Zhongchang International Holdings Group Operating Margin % Chart
Zhongchang International Holdings Group Annual Data
HKSE:00859 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Zhongchang International Holdings Group'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.
Zhongchang International Holdings Group Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
Zhongchang International Holdings Group 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.
Zhongchang International Holdings Group (HKSE:00859) has a Operating Margin % of 62.12% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zhongchang International Holdings Group and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 53.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhongchang International Holdings Group ranks #123 out of 1742 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Zhongchang International Holdings Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Zhongchang International Holdings Group's current Operating Margin % of 62.12% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 53.78. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 12.97. Zhongchang International Holdings Group's value of 62.12% is 379.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhongchang International Holdings Group ranks #123 out of 1742 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhongchang International Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhongchang International Holdings Group's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Zhongchang International Holdings Group ranks #123 out of 1742 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Zhongchang International Holdings Group in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 12.97. Zhongchang International Holdings Group's value of 62.12% is 379.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 53.78 vs. the industry median of 12.97, Zhongchang International Holdings Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 12.97, based on 1,742 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. Zhongchang International Holdings Group's current Operating Margin % of 62.12% is 379.1% 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 Zhongchang International Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 12.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhongchang International Holdings Group's current Operating Margin % is 62.12%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 53.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhongchang International Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongchang International Holdings Group (HKSE:00859) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 62.12%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 53.78 and 379.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.97. Zhongchang International Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Zhongchang International Holdings Group (HKSE:00859), the current Operating Margin % is 62.12% 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 Zhongchang International Holdings Group (HKSE:00859) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongchang International Holdings Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.11.
GuruFocus considers Zhongchang International Holdings Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00859:
Operating Margin %: 62.12% (16% above median its 10-year median of 53.78)
GF Value™: HK$0.11 vs. price of HK$0.12 (6.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 379.1% above the Real Estate median (#123 of 1742)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00859 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhongchang International Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Its principal activities are property investments and leasing. The Property Investment segment engages in the leasing of investment properties. The company generates all of its revenue from rental income in Hong Kong.
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