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Seven Elements Investment HoldingsHKSE:01660 +1.35%53 Operating Margin % is 5.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 15.77. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01660 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, Seven Elements Investment Holdings ranks worse than 55.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seven Elements Investment Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01660'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.89 Med: 15.77 Max: 31.64
Current: 4.18
HKSE:01660's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 55.35% of 159
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.56
vs HKSE:01660: 4.18
Seven Elements Investment Holdings (HKSE:01660) 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.
Seven Elements Investment Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Seven Elements Investment Holdings 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.
Seven Elements Investment Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:01660 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Seven Elements Investment 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.
Seven Elements Investment Holdings Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Seven Elements Investment Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seven Elements Investment Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Seven Elements Investment 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.
* 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.
Seven Elements Investment Holdings (HKSE:01660) has a Operating Margin % of 5.91% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Seven Elements Investment Holdings and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 15.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Seven Elements Investment Holdings ranks #88 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Seven Elements Investment Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Seven Elements Investment Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 5.91% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 15.77. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.56. Seven Elements Investment Holdings' value of 5.91% is 29.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seven Elements Investment Holdings ranks #88 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seven Elements Investment Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seven Elements Investment Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Seven Elements Investment Holdings ranks #88 out of 159 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Seven Elements Investment Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.56. Seven Elements Investment Holdings' value of 5.91% is 29.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.77 vs. the industry median of 4.56, Seven Elements Investment Holdings 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.56, based on 159 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. Seven Elements Investment Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 5.91% is 29.6% 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 Seven Elements Investment Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seven Elements Investment Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 5.91%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 15.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seven Elements Investment Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seven Elements Investment Holdings (HKSE:01660) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.12, compared to a current price of HK$0.23 — trading 88.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.91%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 15.77 and 29.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.56. Seven Elements Investment Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Seven Elements Investment Holdings (HKSE:01660), the current Operating Margin % is 5.91% as of Mar. 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 Seven Elements Investment Holdings (HKSE:01660) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seven Elements Investment Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.23 is trading 88.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.12.
GuruFocus considers Seven Elements Investment Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01660:
Operating Margin %: 5.91% (63% below median its 10-year median of 15.77)
GF Value™: HK$0.12 vs. price of HK$0.23 (88.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#88 of 159)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01660 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seven Elements Investment Holdings Ltd, formerly known as Zhaobangji Lifestyle Holdings Ltd, is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the organization is engaged in providing construction machinery trading and leasing services. The operating segments of group are Trading; Leasing; Property management; Property leasing, subletting, retail and others; Money lending; and Transportation. It derives maximum revenue from the Leasing segment which involves the Leasing of machinery and provision of related services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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