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Natural Food International HoldingHKSE:01837 +1.18%64 Operating Margin % is 13.93% as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 10.08. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01837 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Natural Food International Holding ranks better than 78.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Food International Holding's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01837'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.67 Med: 10.08 Max: 12.35
Current: 12.35
HKSE:01837's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 78.73% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.3
vs HKSE:01837: 12.35
Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) 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.
Natural Food International Holding Operating Margin % Related Terms
Natural Food International Holding 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.
Natural Food International Holding Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:01837 vs KHC, GIS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Natural Food International Holding'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.
Natural Food International Holding Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natural Food International Holding's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Food International Holding's Operating Margin % falls into.
Natural Food International Holding 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.
Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) has a Operating Margin % of 13.93% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Natural Food International Holding and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 10.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Food International Holding ranks #416 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Natural Food International Holding's Operating Margin % too high?
Natural Food International Holding's current Operating Margin % of 13.93% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 10.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Natural Food International Holding's value of 13.93% is 162.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Food International Holding ranks #416 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natural Food International Holding has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Food International Holding's Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Natural Food International Holding ranks #416 out of 1956 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Natural Food International Holding in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Natural Food International Holding's value of 13.93% is 162.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.08 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Natural Food International Holding has consistently been above 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.30, based on 1,956 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. Natural Food International Holding's current Operating Margin % of 13.93% is 162.8% above 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 Natural Food International Holding and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Food International Holding's current Operating Margin % is 13.93%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 10.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Food International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.80, compared to a current price of HK$1.72 — trading 115% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.93%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 10.08 and 162.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.30. Natural Food International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837), the current Operating Margin % is 13.93% 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 Natural Food International Holding (HKSE:01837) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Food International Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.72 is trading 115% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.80.
GuruFocus considers Natural Food International Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01837:
Operating Margin %: 13.93% (38% above median its 10-year median of 10.08)
GF Value™: HK$0.80 vs. price of HK$1.72 (115% above fair value)
Industry Position: 162.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#416 of 1956)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01837 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natural Food International Holding Business Description
Natural Food International Holding Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in processing and selling natural health food in the People's Republic of China. The Group operates within one geographical location Chinese Mainland. The Group sells its products through an extensive network of offline channels, including supermarket counter business and offline shelf business, as well as online channels, including e-commerce platforms and WeChat member stores.
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