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Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) CoHKSE:01471 +0.06%20 Operating Margin % is 21.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 22.53. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01471 with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 66 Insurance companies, Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co ranks better than 81.82% on this metric.
Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co (HKSE:01471) 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.
Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co 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.
Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:01471 vs MRSH, AON, AJG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co'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.
Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co Operating Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co 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.
Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co (HKSE:01471) has a Operating Margin % of 21.90% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.53. Over the past decade, Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.88 to 25.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co ranks #12 out of 66 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's current Operating Margin % of 21.90% is near median its 10-year median of 22.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.88 to a high of 25.78. The Insurance industry median Operating Margin % is 9.37. Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's value of 21.90% is 133.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co ranks #12 out of 66 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's Operating Margin % compare to MRSH and AON?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co ranks #12 out of 66 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.37. Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's value of 21.90% is 133.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.88 to 25.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.53 vs. the industry median of 9.37, Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co 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 an Insurance company?
The median Operating Margin % among Insurance companies is 9.37, based on 66 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. Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's current Operating Margin % of 21.90% is 133.7% 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 Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's current Operating Margin % is 21.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co stock overvalued right now?
Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co (HKSE:01471) has a current Operating Margin % of 21.90%. The current Operating Margin % is 21.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.53 and 133.7% above the Insurance industry median of 9.37. Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 3 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 Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co (HKSE:01471), the current Operating Margin % is 21.90% 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.
Zhongmiao Holdings (Qingdao) Co Ltd is principally engaged in providing insurance agency services, insurance technology services and banking technology services in the PRC. The Company is mainly engaged in the provision of insurance technology services. Its insurance products include property insurance products, life and health insurance products, accident insurance products, and automobile insurance products. The Group operates through insurance agency services, insurance technology services and banking technology services segments, with insurance agency services generating maximum revenue.
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