International Business Digital Technology (HKSE:01782) 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.
International Business Digital Technology Operating Margin % Related Terms
International Business Digital Technology 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.
International Business Digital Technology Operating Margin % Chart
International Business Digital Technology Annual Data
HKSE:01782 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, International Business Digital Technology'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.
International Business Digital Technology Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
International Business Digital Technology 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.
International Business Digital Technology (HKSE:01782) has a Operating Margin % of -36.78% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on International Business Digital Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Business Digital Technology ranks #2415 out of 2810 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is International Business Digital Technology's Operating Margin % too high?
International Business Digital Technology's current Operating Margin % is -36.78%. Based on the distribution chart, International Business Digital Technology ranks #2415 out of 2810 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Business Digital Technology has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Business Digital Technology's Operating Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, International Business Digital Technology ranks #2415 out of 2810 companies for Operating Margin %. This places International Business Digital Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.89, based on 2,810 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 International Business Digital Technology and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Business Digital Technology's current Operating Margin % is -36.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Business Digital Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Digital Technology (HKSE:01782) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.90, compared to a current price of HK$3.25 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -36.78%. International Business Digital Technology's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 International Business Digital Technology (HKSE:01782), the current Operating Margin % is -36.78% 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 International Business Digital Technology (HKSE:01782) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Digital Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$3.25 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.90.
GuruFocus considers International Business Digital Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01782:
Operating Margin %: -36.78%
GF Value™: HK$3.90 vs. price of HK$3.25 (16.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01782 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Business Digital Technology Business Description
International Business Digital Technology Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is principally engaged in the provision of Internet and Web APM products and services. It is currently engaged in two business sectors; the first sector is under exploration for the CBDC network system by using digital technology, and the other through which it generates a majority of its revenue, is to provide APM products and service solutions to telecommunication operators and enterprises in China. The company's geographical segments are Mainland China and other regions, out of which Mainland China generates maximum revenue.
74GF Score
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