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Best Food Holding Co (HKSE:01488) 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.
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Best Food Holding Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Best Food Holding Co'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.
HKSE:01488 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Best Food Holding 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.
Best Food Holding Co Operating Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Best Food Holding Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Best Food Holding Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Best Food Holding 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.
Best Food Holding Co'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.
Best Food Holding Co (HKSE:01488) has a Operating Margin % of -5.84% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Best Food Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Best Food Holding Co ranks #316 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Best Food Holding Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Best Food Holding Co's current Operating Margin % is -5.84%. Based on the distribution chart, Best Food Holding Co ranks #316 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Best Food Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Best Food Holding Co's Operating Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Best Food Holding Co ranks #316 out of 362 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Best Food Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.59. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Operating Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.59, based on 362 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 Best Food Holding Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Best Food Holding Co's current Operating Margin % is -5.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Best Food Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Best Food Holding Co (HKSE:01488) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.66, compared to a current price of HK$0.85 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -5.84%. Best Food Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 7 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 Best Food Holding Co (HKSE:01488), the current Operating Margin % is -5.84% 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 Best Food Holding Co (HKSE:01488) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Best Food Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.85 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.66.
GuruFocus considers Best Food Holding Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01488:
Operating Margin %: -5.84%
GF Value™: HK$0.66 vs. price of HK$0.85 (28.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Best Food Holding Co Ltd is principally engaged in the operation of chain restaurants. Its revenue is generated from the Food and beverage business. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the PRC.
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