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KNT HoldingsHKSE:01025 -0.53%44 Operating Margin % is -24.29% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01025 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, KNT Holdings ranks worse than 94.82% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. KNT Holdings's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-19.76 Mil. KNT Holdings's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$81.35 Mil. Therefore, KNT Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -24.29%.
Good Sign:
KNT Holdings Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for KNT Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01025'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.69 Med: -33.08 Max: 21.08
Current: -38.28
HKSE:01025's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 94.82% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.21
vs HKSE:01025: -38.28
KNT Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
KNT Holdings's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-19.76 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-37.53 Mil.
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.
KNT Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
KNT Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KNT 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:01025 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, KNT 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.
KNT Holdings Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KNT Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KNT 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.
KNT Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
KNT Holdings (HKSE:01025) has a Operating Margin % of -24.29% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on KNT Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KNT Holdings ranks #988 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is KNT Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
KNT Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -24.29%. Based on the distribution chart, KNT Holdings ranks #988 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KNT Holdings has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KNT Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, KNT Holdings ranks #988 out of 1042 companies for Operating Margin %. This places KNT Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.21. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.21, based on 1,042 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 KNT Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KNT Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -24.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KNT Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNT Holdings (HKSE:01025) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.21, compared to a current price of HK$0.19 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -24.29%. KNT Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 KNT Holdings (HKSE:01025), the current Operating Margin % is -24.29% as of Mar. 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 KNT Holdings (HKSE:01025) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNT Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.19 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.21.
GuruFocus considers KNT Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01025:
Operating Margin %: -24.29%
GF Value™: HK$0.21 vs. price of HK$0.19 (10% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01025 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KNT Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of garments. It generates revenue from the sale of garment products such as Bridesmaid dresses, Bridal gowns, Special occasion dresses, and others. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States of America and also has a presence in Europe, Australia, and Other Countries.
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