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Sichuan Energy Investment Development CoHKSE:01713 85 Operating Margin % is 7.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 10.32. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01713 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co ranks worse than 59.43% on this metric.
HKSE:01713'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.59 Med: 10.32 Max: 10.8
Current: 7.59
HKSE:01713's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 59.43% of 419
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.47
vs HKSE:01713: 7.59
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co (HKSE:01713) 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.
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sichuan Energy Investment Development 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.
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Operating Margin % Chart
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Annual Data
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Sichuan Energy Investment Development 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.
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Sichuan Energy Investment Development 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.
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co (HKSE:01713) has a Operating Margin % of 7.26% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 10.32. Over the past decade, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.59 to 10.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co ranks #249 out of 419 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.26% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.59 to a high of 10.80. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.47. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's value of 7.26% is 46.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co ranks #249 out of 419 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co ranks #249 out of 419 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.47. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's value of 7.26% is 46.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.59 to 10.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.32 vs. the industry median of 13.47, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co has consistently been below 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.47, based on 419 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. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.26% is 46.1% below 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 Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's current Operating Margin % is 7.26%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 10.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co (HKSE:01713) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.61, compared to a current price of HK$1.82 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.26%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 10.32 and 46.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.47. Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co (HKSE:01713), the current Operating Margin % is 7.26% 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 Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co (HKSE:01713) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.82 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.61.
GuruFocus considers Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01713:
Operating Margin %: 7.26% (30% below median its 10-year median of 10.32)
GF Value™: HK$2.61 vs. price of HK$1.82 (30.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#249 of 419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Business Description
Sichuan Energy Investment Development Co Ltd is a vertically integrated power supply service provider. It has a complete power supply value chain covering power generation, transmission, distribution, and sales, and a complete power supply service area and a stable customer base. At the same time, the company is also engaged in power engineering construction and integrated energy services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the power supply segment, catering to different segments of customers, including households, commercial enterprises, industries, and the state grid. Geographically, it only operates in Mainland China.
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