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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.
Chanhigh Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chanhigh Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chanhigh 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.
HKSE:02017 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Chanhigh 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.
Chanhigh Holdings Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Chanhigh Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chanhigh 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.
Chanhigh 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.
Chanhigh Holdings (HKSE:02017) has a Operating Margin % of -5.84% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chanhigh Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, Chanhigh Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.17 to 11.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Chanhigh Holdings ranks #1313 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Chanhigh Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Chanhigh Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -5.84%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 11.46. Based on the distribution chart, Chanhigh Holdings ranks #1313 out of 1771 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chanhigh Holdings has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chanhigh Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Chanhigh Holdings ranks #1313 out of 1771 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Chanhigh Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.94. Historically, Chanhigh Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.17 to 11.46 over the past decade. 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.94, based on 1,771 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 Chanhigh Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chanhigh Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -5.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chanhigh Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chanhigh Holdings (HKSE:02017) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.13, compared to a current price of HK$0.33 — trading 153.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -5.84%. Chanhigh Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Chanhigh Holdings (HKSE:02017), the current Operating Margin % is -5.84% 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 Chanhigh Holdings (HKSE:02017) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chanhigh Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.33 is trading 153.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.13.
GuruFocus considers Chanhigh Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02017:
Operating Margin %: -5.84%
GF Value™: HK$0.13 vs. price of HK$0.33 (153.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02017 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chanhigh Holdings Ltd provides landscape, municipal works and building works construction and maintenance services to its customers. In addition, the group undertakes renovation works and provides other services such as provision of maintenance and heritage building restoration services. It provides construction services mainly to state-invested enterprises and local government. Its segments include Landscape construction, Municipal works construction, Building works, and Others. It derives the majority of revenue from Building works segment which engages in construction of gas stations, auto repair shops, office building and temporary warehouse. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong and PRC except Hong Kong. All the revenues are derived from the PRC.
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