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The historical rank and industry rank for DL Holdings Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01709'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.73 Med: 3.76 Max: 32.6
Current: -6.18
HKSE:01709's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 72.5% of 80
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 8.825
vs HKSE:01709: -6.18
DL Holdings Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) 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.
DL Holdings Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
DL Holdings Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DL Holdings Group'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:01709 vs FRHC, VOYA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, DL Holdings Group'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.
DL Holdings Group Operating Margin % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, DL Holdings Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DL Holdings Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
DL Holdings Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) has a Operating Margin % of -15.96% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on DL Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #58 out of 80 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is DL Holdings Group's Operating Margin % too high?
DL Holdings Group's current Operating Margin % is -15.96%. Based on the distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #58 out of 80 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DL Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DL Holdings Group's Operating Margin % compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, DL Holdings Group ranks #58 out of 80 companies for Operating Margin %. This places DL Holdings Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.83. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 8.83, based on 80 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 DL Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DL Holdings Group's current Operating Margin % is -15.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DL Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.39, compared to a current price of HK$1.03 — trading 80.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -15.96%. DL Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709), the current Operating Margin % is -15.96% 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 DL Holdings Group (HKSE:01709) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DL Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.03 is trading 80.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.39.
GuruFocus considers DL Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01709:
Operating Margin %: -15.96%
GF Value™: HK$5.39 vs. price of HK$1.03 (80.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01709 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DL Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in given segments that include Sales of apparel products, Financial services of the licensed business, Family office services business, Money lending services and Enterprise solutions services, Sales of apparel products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Financial services which include the provision of financial advisory services; securities research services; securities trading and brokerage services; margin financing services; referral services; and investment management and advisory services to the customers.
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