Kontafarma China HoldingsHKSE:01312 Operating Margin % is -17.06% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Drug Manufacturers companies, Kontafarma China Holdings ranks worse than 85.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kontafarma China Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01312'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.41 Med: -5.66 Max: 8.64
Current: -25.41
HKSE:01312's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 85.2% of 953
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 7.59
vs HKSE:01312: -25.41
Kontafarma China Holdings (HKSE:01312) 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.
Kontafarma China Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kontafarma China 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.
Kontafarma China Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:01312 vs ZTS, UTHR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Kontafarma China 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.
Kontafarma China Holdings Operating Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Kontafarma China Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kontafarma China Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Kontafarma China Holdings 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.
Kontafarma China 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.
Kontafarma China Holdings (HKSE:01312) has a Operating Margin % of -17.06% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kontafarma China Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kontafarma China Holdings ranks #812 out of 953 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Kontafarma China Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Kontafarma China Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -17.06%. Based on the distribution chart, Kontafarma China Holdings ranks #812 out of 953 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Kontafarma China Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Kontafarma China Holdings ranks #812 out of 953 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kontafarma China Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.59. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.59, based on 953 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 Kontafarma China Holdings and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kontafarma China Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -17.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kontafarma China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontafarma China Holdings (HKSE:01312) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.04, compared to a current price of HK$0.03 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -17.06%. 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 Kontafarma China Holdings (HKSE:01312), the current Operating Margin % is -17.06% 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.
Kontafarma China Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the pharmaceutical and fitness business. The Group manufactures and sells prescription drugs, including chemical drugs, traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and API intermediates in China, and operates fitness centres, provides fitness and health consultation services, and operates a franchise business for royalty fee income. Its segments are the pharmaceutical business, which generates maximum revenue, and the fitness business. The Group operates in Mainland China, Singapore, Taiwan, and other regions, with maximum revenue from Mainland China.
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