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HKSE:01497'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.08 Med: 13.97 Max: 15.87
Current: 14.12
HKSE:01497's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 83.3% of 1958
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs HKSE:01497: 14.12
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Operating Margin % Chart
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Annual Data
HKSE:01497 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) has a Operating Margin % of 12.26% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 13.97. Over the past decade, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.08 to 15.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ranks #327 out of 1958 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.26% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 13.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.08 to a high of 15.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.33. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's value of 12.26% is 130% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ranks #327 out of 1958 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ranks #327 out of 1958 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.33. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's value of 12.26% is 130% above this benchmark. Historically, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.08 to 15.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.97 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.33, based on 1,958 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. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.26% is 130% 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 Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current Operating Margin % is 12.26%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 13.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$8.67, compared to a current price of HK$6.63 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.26%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 13.97 and 130% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.33. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497), the current Operating Margin % is 12.26% as of Jun. 2026. 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 Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$6.63 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$8.67.
GuruFocus considers Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01497:
Operating Margin %: 12.26% (12% below median its 10-year median of 13.97)
GF Value™: HK$8.67 vs. price of HK$6.63 (23.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 130% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#327 of 1958)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01497 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of Edible bird's nest (EBN) products. It is a natural health delicacy product with various perceived health benefits and nutritional value. Its products include One Nest, Freshly Stewed Bird's Nest, Crystal Sugar Bird's Nest, and Dried EBN. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Online channels. The company's operating segment includes Direct sales to online customers, Direct sales to offline customers, Sales to offline distributors, Direct sales to E-commerce platforms, Sales to online distributors. The company generates its key revenue from Direct sales to online customers segment.
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