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Shandong International Trust Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shandong International Trust Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01697'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.28 Med: 82.4 Max: 93.14
Current: 21.28
HKSE:01697's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 53.81% of 656
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 16.59
vs HKSE:01697: 21.28
Shandong International Trust Co (HKSE:01697) 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.
Shandong International Trust Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Shandong International Trust 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.
Shandong International Trust Co Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:01697 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Shandong International Trust 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.
Shandong International Trust Co Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Shandong International Trust Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shandong International Trust Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Shandong International Trust 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.
Shandong International Trust Co (HKSE:01697) has a Operating Margin % of -102.28% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Shandong International Trust Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Shandong International Trust Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.28 to 93.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Shandong International Trust Co ranks #303 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Shandong International Trust Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Shandong International Trust Co's current Operating Margin % is -102.28%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.28 to a high of 93.14. Based on the distribution chart, Shandong International Trust Co ranks #303 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shandong International Trust Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shandong International Trust Co's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Shandong International Trust Co ranks #303 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Shandong International Trust Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.59. Historically, Shandong International Trust Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.28 to 93.14 over the past decade. 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 Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 16.59, based on 656 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 Shandong International Trust Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shandong International Trust Co's current Operating Margin % is -102.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shandong International Trust Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong International Trust Co (HKSE:01697) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.26, compared to a current price of HK$0.26 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -102.28%. Shandong International Trust Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Shandong International Trust Co (HKSE:01697), the current Operating Margin % is -102.28% 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 Shandong International Trust Co (HKSE:01697) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong International Trust Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.26 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.26.
GuruFocus considers Shandong International Trust Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01697:
Operating Margin %: -102.28%
GF Value™: HK$0.26 vs. price of HK$0.26 (1.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01697 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shandong International Trust Co Business Description
Shandong International Trust Co Ltd is a China-based trustee operating across three business divisions: capital markets, wealth management, and family trust. Its business is categorized into the following segments: Trust business and Proprietary business. Maximum revenue is generated from the Trust business, in which the Group accepts entrustment of funds and/or property from its trustor clients and manages such entrusted funds and/or property to satisfy its trustor clients' investment and wealth management needs, as well as its counterparty clients' financing needs. The Proprietary business focuses on allocating its proprietary assets into different asset classes and investing in businesses with strategic value to its trust business to maintain and increase the value of its assets.
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