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Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) 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.
Shun Wo Group Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shun Wo Group Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shun Wo 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.
HKSE:01591 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Shun Wo 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.
Shun Wo Group Holdings Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Shun Wo Group Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shun Wo Group Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Shun Wo Group Holdings 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.
Shun Wo Group Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) has a Operating Margin % of -16.56% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shun Wo Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shun Wo Group Holdings ranks #1592 out of 1769 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Shun Wo Group Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Shun Wo Group Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -16.56%. Based on the distribution chart, Shun Wo Group Holdings ranks #1592 out of 1769 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shun Wo Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shun Wo Group Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Shun Wo Group Holdings ranks #1592 out of 1769 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Shun Wo Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,769 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 Shun Wo Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shun Wo Group Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -16.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shun Wo Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.13, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -16.56%. Shun Wo Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591), the current Operating Margin % is -16.56% as of Sep. 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 Shun Wo Group Holdings (HKSE:01591) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shun Wo Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Shun Wo Group Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01591:
Operating Margin %: -16.56%
GF Value™: HK$0.13 vs. price of HK$0.13 (3.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shun Wo Group Holdings Ltd operates as a foundation works contractor in Hong Kong. It undertakes excavation and lateral support works, socketed H-piling and mini-piling works, and pile caps construction works. Its services are mainly required in the construction of residential, industrial, and commercial buildings. The group engages in business in Hong Kong. It derives revenue from Main contracting and Sub-contracting sources, of which key revenue is generated from Main contracting services.
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