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Platt Nera International (HKSE:01949) 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.
Platt Nera International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Platt Nera International 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.
HKSE:01949 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Platt Nera International'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.
Platt Nera International Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Platt Nera International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Platt Nera International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Platt Nera International 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.
Platt Nera International'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.
Platt Nera International (HKSE:01949) has a Operating Margin % of 5.67% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Platt Nera International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Platt Nera International ranks #1978 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Platt Nera International's Operating Margin % too high?
Platt Nera International's current Operating Margin % is 5.67%. The Software industry median Operating Margin % is 3.90. Platt Nera International's value of 5.67% is 45.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Platt Nera International ranks #1978 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Platt Nera International has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Platt Nera International's Operating Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Platt Nera International ranks #1978 out of 2826 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Platt Nera International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.90. Platt Nera International's value of 5.67% is 45.6% above this benchmark. 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 3.90, based on 2,826 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. Platt Nera International's current Operating Margin % of 5.67% is 45.6% 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 Platt Nera International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Platt Nera International's current Operating Margin % is 5.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Platt Nera International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Platt Nera International (HKSE:01949) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.62 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.67% and 45.6% above the Software industry median of 3.90. Platt Nera International's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Platt Nera International (HKSE:01949), the current Operating Margin % is 5.67% 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 Platt Nera International (HKSE:01949) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Platt Nera International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.62 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.11.
GuruFocus considers Platt Nera International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01949:
Operating Margin %: 5.67%
GF Value™: HK$1.11 vs. price of HK$0.62 (44.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.6% above the Software median (#1978 of 2826)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01949 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Platt Nera International Ltd is engaged in the provision of IT-integrated solutions and IT support services, and the sale of equipment mainly in Thailand. Its IT integrated solutions comprise a range of services, from project design and planning, assessment of hardware and/or software options and their suitability, sourcing, and sale of hardware and/ or software (either bundled or separately), system installation and launch to trial operation and acceptance, including system upgrades for existing systems. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Thailand, and the rest from Hong Kong.
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