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Ling Yue Services GroupHKSE:02165 +0.31%81 Operating Margin % is 23.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 19.53. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02165 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,744 Real Estate companies, Ling Yue Services Group ranks better than 64.68% on this metric.
Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) 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.
Ling Yue Services Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Ling Yue Services Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ling Yue Services Group'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:02165 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Ling Yue Services Group'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.
Ling Yue Services Group Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Ling Yue Services Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ling Yue Services Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Ling Yue Services Group 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.
Ling Yue Services Group'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.
Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) has a Operating Margin % of 23.99% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ling Yue Services Group and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 19.53. Over the past decade, Ling Yue Services Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.38 to 23.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Ling Yue Services Group ranks #616 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Ling Yue Services Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Ling Yue Services Group's current Operating Margin % of 23.99% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 19.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.38 to a high of 23.04. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.20. Ling Yue Services Group's value of 23.99% is 81.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ling Yue Services Group ranks #616 out of 1744 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ling Yue Services Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ling Yue Services Group's Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Ling Yue Services Group ranks #616 out of 1744 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Ling Yue Services Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.20. Ling Yue Services Group's value of 23.99% is 81.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ling Yue Services Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.38 to 23.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.53 vs. the industry median of 13.20, Ling Yue Services Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.20, based on 1,744 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. Ling Yue Services Group's current Operating Margin % of 23.99% is 81.7% 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 Ling Yue Services Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ling Yue Services Group's current Operating Margin % is 23.99%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 19.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ling Yue Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.40, compared to a current price of HK$1.63 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.99%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 19.53 and 81.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.20. Ling Yue Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165), the current Operating Margin % is 23.99% 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 Ling Yue Services Group (HKSE:02165) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ling Yue Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.63 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.40.
GuruFocus considers Ling Yue Services Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02165:
Operating Margin %: 23.99% (23% above median its 10-year median of 19.53)
GF Value™: HK$1.40 vs. price of HK$1.63 (16.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.7% above the Real Estate median (#616 of 1744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02165 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ling Yue Services Group Ltd is a property management company. The business of the company covers residential property services, commercial property services, urban services, public construction services, and others. The Group's revenue is derived from three core businesses namely property management services; value-added services to non-property owners; and community value-added services. The majority of revenue is derived from the property management services segment.
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