E-Commodities HoldingsHKSE:01733 -1.61%47 Operating Margin % is 2.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 4.67. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01733 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 130 Other Energy Sources companies, E-Commodities Holdings ranks worse than 63.85% on this metric.
E-Commodities Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -27.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for E-Commodities Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01733'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 4.67 Max: 10.22
Current: 1.08
HKSE:01733's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 63.85% of 130
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 4.57
vs HKSE:01733: 1.08
E-Commodities Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -27.10% per year.
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.
E-Commodities Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
E-Commodities Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for E-Commodities 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.
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, E-Commodities 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.
E-Commodities Holdings Operating Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, E-Commodities Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E-Commodities Holdings'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.
E-Commodities Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
E-Commodities Holdings (HKSE:01733) has a Operating Margin % of 2.03% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on E-Commodities Holdings and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 4.67. Over the past decade, E-Commodities Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.08 to 10.22. According to the industry distribution chart, E-Commodities Holdings ranks #83 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is E-Commodities Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
E-Commodities Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 2.03% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 4.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 10.22. The Other Energy Sources industry median Operating Margin % is 4.57. E-Commodities Holdings' value of 2.03% is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E-Commodities Holdings ranks #83 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, E-Commodities Holdings has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E-Commodities Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, E-Commodities Holdings ranks #83 out of 130 companies for Operating Margin %. This places E-Commodities Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.57. E-Commodities Holdings' value of 2.03% is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, E-Commodities Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.08 to 10.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.67 vs. the industry median of 4.57, E-Commodities Holdings 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Operating Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 4.57, based on 130 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. E-Commodities Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 2.03% is 55.6% 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 E-Commodities Holdings and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E-Commodities Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 2.03%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 4.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E-Commodities Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Commodities Holdings (HKSE:01733) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.84, compared to a current price of HK$0.61 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.03%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 4.67 and 55.6% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 4.57. E-Commodities Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 9 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 E-Commodities Holdings (HKSE:01733), the current Operating Margin % is 2.03% 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 E-Commodities Holdings (HKSE:01733) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Commodities Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.61 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.84.
GuruFocus considers E-Commodities Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01733:
Operating Margin %: 2.03% (57% below median its 10-year median of 4.67)
GF Value™: HK$0.84 vs. price of HK$0.61 (27.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Other Energy Sources median (#83 of 130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01733 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E-Commodities Holdings Ltd is principally engaged in the trading of coal and other products and the rendering of integrated supply chain services. The Group has two reportable segments, Trading of coal and other products, and Rendering of integrated supply chain services. The company generates majority of revenue from Trading of coal and other products this segment generates income from trading of coal and other products to external customers. It has presence in The PRC (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), Indonesia, Mongolia, Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Canada, Japan, and Others Of which majority of revenue comes from PRC.
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