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Kingmaker Footwear Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -19.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kingmaker Footwear Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01170'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.35 Med: -7.94 Max: 8.08
Current: -14.85
HKSE:01170's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 90.6% of 1042
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.21
vs HKSE:01170: -14.85
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.
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings 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.
HKSE:01170 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Kingmaker Footwear 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.
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingmaker Footwear 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.
Kingmaker Footwear 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.
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings (HKSE:01170) has a Operating Margin % of -21.79% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kingmaker Footwear Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings ranks #944 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is Kingmaker Footwear Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -21.79%. Based on the distribution chart, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings ranks #944 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingmaker Footwear Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings ranks #944 out of 1042 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kingmaker Footwear 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 Kingmaker Footwear 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. Kingmaker Footwear Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -21.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingmaker Footwear Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings (HKSE:01170) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.54, compared to a current price of HK$0.41 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -21.79%. Kingmaker Footwear Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Kingmaker Footwear Holdings (HKSE:01170), the current Operating Margin % is -21.79% 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 Kingmaker Footwear Holdings (HKSE:01170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingmaker Footwear Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.41 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.54.
GuruFocus considers Kingmaker Footwear Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01170:
Operating Margin %: -21.79%
GF Value™: HK$0.54 vs. price of HK$0.41 (24.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingmaker Footwear Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company involved in the footwear business. The company focuses on the production of athletic, lifestyle shoes, rugged footwear, and children's shoes. The firm has two operating segments, Manufacturing and sale of footwear products; and Property Investment. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Manufacturing and sale of footwear products. Geographically, the group has a business presence in the United States Asia, Europe, and Other countries, the firm generates the majority of its revenue from Other Countries.
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