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Q P Group HoldingsHKSE:01412 -0.45%79 Operating Margin % is 5.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 8.92. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01412 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Q P Group Holdings ranks better than 74.47% on this metric.
Q P Group Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Q P Group Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01412'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.5 Med: 8.92 Max: 14.63
Current: 7.22
HKSE:01412's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 74.47% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.595
vs HKSE:01412: 7.22
Q P Group Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -8.70% per year.
Q P Group Holdings (HKSE:01412) 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.
Q P Group Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Q P Group Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Q P Group 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.
Q P Group Holdings Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Q P Group 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.
Q P Group Holdings Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Q P Group Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Q P Group 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.
Q P Group 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.
Q P Group Holdings (HKSE:01412) has a Operating Margin % of 5.15% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Q P Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 8.92. Over the past decade, Q P Group Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.50 to 14.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Q P Group Holdings ranks #72 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Q P Group Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Q P Group Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 5.15% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 8.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.50 to a high of 14.63. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Q P Group Holdings' value of 5.15% is 98.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Q P Group Holdings ranks #72 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Q P Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q P Group Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Q P Group Holdings ranks #72 out of 282 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Q P Group Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Q P Group Holdings' value of 5.15% is 98.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Q P Group Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.50 to 14.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.92 vs. the industry median of 2.60, Q P Group Holdings 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 Forest Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Forest Products companies is 2.60, based on 282 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. Q P Group Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 5.15% is 98.5% 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 Q P Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Q P Group Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 5.15%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 8.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q P Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q P Group Holdings (HKSE:01412) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.20, compared to a current price of HK$1.11 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.15%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 8.92 and 98.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.60. Q P Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Q P Group Holdings (HKSE:01412), the current Operating Margin % is 5.15% 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 Q P Group Holdings (HKSE:01412) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q P Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.11 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.20.
GuruFocus considers Q P Group Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01412:
Operating Margin %: 5.15% (42% below median its 10-year median of 8.92)
GF Value™: HK$1.20 vs. price of HK$1.11 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.5% above the Forest Products median (#72 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01412 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Q P Group Holdings Ltd is a paper product manufacturing and printing services provider. The products offered by the company range from board games, card games, puzzles, greeting cards, and educational items to premium packaging. The firm's revenue is generated through sales of paper and other products. The operating segments of the group are Web sales and Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sales which is also its key revenue generating segment. It has a business presence in the United States, Europe, the PRC, and others, of which key revenue is derived from the United States.
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