Canggang RailwayHKSE:02169 -1.89%50 Operating Margin % is 23.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 31.07. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02169 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Canggang Railway ranks better than 88.69% on this metric.
Canggang Railway Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canggang Railway's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02169'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.53 Med: 31.07 Max: 38.05
Current: 27.76
HKSE:02169's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 88.69% of 999
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.29
vs HKSE:02169: 27.76
Canggang Railway's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -4.00% 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.
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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.
Canggang Railway Operating Margin % Related Terms
Canggang Railway Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canggang Railway'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:02169 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Canggang Railway'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.
Canggang Railway Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Canggang Railway's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canggang Railway'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.
Canggang Railway'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.
Canggang Railway (HKSE:02169) has a Operating Margin % of 23.61% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Canggang Railway and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 31.07. Over the past decade, Canggang Railway's Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.53 to 38.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Canggang Railway ranks #113 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Canggang Railway's Operating Margin % too high?
Canggang Railway's current Operating Margin % of 23.61% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 31.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.53 to a high of 38.05. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.29. Canggang Railway's value of 23.61% is 223.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canggang Railway ranks #113 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Canggang Railway has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canggang Railway's Operating Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Canggang Railway ranks #113 out of 999 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Canggang Railway in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.29. Canggang Railway's value of 23.61% is 223.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Canggang Railway's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 27.53 to 38.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.07 vs. the industry median of 7.29, Canggang Railway 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 Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.29, based on 999 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. Canggang Railway's current Operating Margin % of 23.61% is 223.9% 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 Canggang Railway and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canggang Railway's current Operating Margin % is 23.61%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 31.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canggang Railway stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canggang Railway (HKSE:02169) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.94, compared to a current price of HK$0.52 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.61%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 31.07 and 223.9% above the Transportation industry median of 7.29. Canggang Railway's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 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 Canggang Railway (HKSE:02169), the current Operating Margin % is 23.61% 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 Canggang Railway (HKSE:02169) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canggang Railway stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.52 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.94.
GuruFocus considers Canggang Railway to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02169:
Operating Margin %: 23.61% (24% below median its 10-year median of 31.07)
GF Value™: HK$0.94 vs. price of HK$0.52 (44.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 223.9% above the Transportation median (#113 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02169 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canggang Railway Ltd is a local railway operator based in Hebei Province. The company operates in two segments, rail freight transportation services, which provides rail freight transportation in the PRC; and other ancillary services, which includes provides freight loading and unloading services, road freight transportation and other services in the PRC. Its services also include loading and unloading, road freight transportation, construction, repair and maintenance of Special Service Lines, railway roadbed and other railway facility construction, and certain other businesses. The company earns its revenue from rail freight transportation services and ancillary services in the PRC.
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