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Hingtex HoldingsHKSE:01968 +7.55%46 Operating Margin % is -15.57% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01968 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hingtex Holdings ranks worse than 89.05% on this metric.
Hingtex Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hingtex Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01968'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.79 Med: -9.56 Max: 19
Current: -13.49
HKSE:01968's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 89.05% of 1041
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.15
vs HKSE:01968: -13.49
Hingtex Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -3.90% 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.
Hingtex Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hingtex Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hingtex 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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Hingtex 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.
Hingtex Holdings Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hingtex Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hingtex 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.
Hingtex 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.
Hingtex Holdings (HKSE:01968) has a Operating Margin % of -15.57% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hingtex Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hingtex Holdings ranks #927 out of 1041 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Hingtex Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Hingtex Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -15.57%. Based on the distribution chart, Hingtex Holdings ranks #927 out of 1041 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hingtex Holdings has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hingtex Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hingtex Holdings ranks #927 out of 1041 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hingtex Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.15. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.15, based on 1,041 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 Hingtex Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hingtex Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -15.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hingtex Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hingtex Holdings (HKSE:01968) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.14, compared to a current price of HK$0.17 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -15.57%. Hingtex Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Hingtex Holdings (HKSE:01968), the current Operating Margin % is -15.57% 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 Hingtex Holdings (HKSE:01968) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hingtex Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.17 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.14.
GuruFocus considers Hingtex Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01968:
Operating Margin %: -15.57%
GF Value™: HK$0.14 vs. price of HK$0.17 (22.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hingtex Holdings Ltd manufactures and sells denim fabric. It sells denim fabrics and yarns directly to customers, which mainly include garment manufacturers. The company's denim fabrics are categorized into three types, namely non-stretchable denim fabrics, stretchable cotton denim fabrics, and stretchable blended denim fabrics. Its operating segments include the Denim fabrics segment and the Property renovation services segment. Geographically, it has a world-wide business presence and derives key revenue from Bangladesh.
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