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Financial Street Securities Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Financial Street Securities Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01476'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.7 Med: 29.36 Max: 52.44
Current: 29.35
HKSE:01476's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.66% of 668
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 7.485
vs HKSE:01476: 29.35
Financial Street Securities Co (HKSE:01476) 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.
Financial Street Securities Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Financial Street Securities 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.
Financial Street Securities Co Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:01476 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Financial Street Securities 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.
Financial Street Securities Co Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Financial Street Securities Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Financial Street Securities Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Financial Street Securities 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.
Financial Street Securities Co (HKSE:01476) has a Operating Margin % of 29.62% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Financial Street Securities Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Financial Street Securities Co ranks #216 out of 668 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Financial Street Securities Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Financial Street Securities Co's current Operating Margin % of 29.62% is near median its 10-year median of 29.36. The Capital Markets industry median Operating Margin % is 7.49. Financial Street Securities Co's value of 29.62% is 295.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Financial Street Securities Co ranks #216 out of 668 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Financial Street Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Financial Street Securities Co's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Financial Street Securities Co ranks #216 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Financial Street Securities Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.49. Financial Street Securities Co's value of 29.62% is 295.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.36 vs. the industry median of 7.49, Financial Street Securities 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 7.49, based on 668 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. Financial Street Securities Co's current Operating Margin % of 29.62% is 295.7% 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 Financial Street Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Financial Street Securities Co's current Operating Margin % is 29.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Financial Street Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Financial Street Securities Co (HKSE:01476) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.06, compared to a current price of HK$1.28 — trading 58.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 29.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.36 and 295.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 7.49. Financial Street Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Financial Street Securities Co (HKSE:01476), the current Operating Margin % is 29.62% 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 Financial Street Securities Co (HKSE:01476) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Financial Street Securities Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.28 is trading 58.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.06.
GuruFocus considers Financial Street Securities Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01476:
Operating Margin %: 29.62% (near median its 10-year median of 29.36)
GF Value™: HK$3.06 vs. price of HK$1.28 (58.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 295.7% above the Capital Markets median (#216 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01476 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Financial Street Securities Co Ltd offers financial products and services to individuals, corporations, financial institutions, and government entities. The company's operating segment includes Brokerage and wealth management, Investment banking, Proprietary trading, Investment Management, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Brokerage and wealth management segment, which is involved in the trading of stocks, funds, bonds, and futures on behalf of the clients, and also provides investment and financing solutions to high-end, professional, and institutional clients, including the sale of financial products and margin financing. The company mainly operates in the People's Republic of China.
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