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Wing Lee Property InvestmentsHKSE:00864 43 Operating Margin % is 22.13% as of Dec. 2025, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 60.45. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00864 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Real Estate companies, Wing Lee Property Investments ranks better than 80.91% on this metric.
Wing Lee Property Investments (HKSE:00864) 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.
Wing Lee Property Investments Operating Margin % Related Terms
Wing Lee Property Investments 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.
Wing Lee Property Investments Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:00864 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Wing Lee Property Investments'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.
Wing Lee Property Investments Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Wing Lee Property Investments's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wing Lee Property Investments's Operating Margin % falls into.
Wing Lee Property Investments 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.
Wing Lee Property Investments (HKSE:00864) has a Operating Margin % of 22.13% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Wing Lee Property Investments and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 60.45. Over the past decade, Wing Lee Property Investments' Operating Margin % has ranged from 33.71 to 73.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Wing Lee Property Investments ranks #333 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Wing Lee Property Investments' Operating Margin % too high?
Wing Lee Property Investments' current Operating Margin % of 22.13% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 60.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.71 to a high of 73.86. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.20. Wing Lee Property Investments' value of 22.13% is 67.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wing Lee Property Investments ranks #333 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wing Lee Property Investments has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wing Lee Property Investments' Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Wing Lee Property Investments ranks #333 out of 1744 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Wing Lee Property Investments in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.20. Wing Lee Property Investments' value of 22.13% is 67.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Wing Lee Property Investments' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 33.71 to 73.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.45 vs. the industry median of 13.20, Wing Lee Property Investments 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 13.20, based on 1,744 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. Wing Lee Property Investments's current Operating Margin % of 22.13% is 67.7% 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 Wing Lee Property Investments and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wing Lee Property Investments's current Operating Margin % is 22.13%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 60.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wing Lee Property Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wing Lee Property Investments (HKSE:00864) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.14, compared to a current price of HK$0.19 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 22.13%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 60.45 and 67.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.20. Wing Lee Property Investments' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Wing Lee Property Investments (HKSE:00864), the current Operating Margin % is 22.13% 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 Wing Lee Property Investments (HKSE:00864) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wing Lee Property Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.19 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.14.
GuruFocus considers Wing Lee Property Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00864:
Operating Margin %: 22.13% (63% below median its 10-year median of 60.45)
GF Value™: HK$0.14 vs. price of HK$0.19 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% above the Real Estate median (#333 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00864 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wing Lee Property Investments Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property investment, principally the leasing of completed commercial and residential properties in Hong Kong. It holds commercial, retail and residential properties for long-term investment in Hong Kong. The group operates into single operating segment focusing on properties investment. The company has business operations in the Mainland China and Hong Kong, of which key revenue is derived from Hong Kong.
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