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AustAsia GroupHKSE:02425 71 Operating Margin % is 11.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 12.11. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02425 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AustAsia Group ranks better than 75.54% on this metric.
AustAsia Group Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AustAsia Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02425'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.44 Med: 12.11 Max: 23.07
Current: 11.21
HKSE:02425's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 75.54% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.365
vs HKSE:02425: 11.21
AustAsia Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -18.50% per year.
AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) 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.
AustAsia Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
AustAsia Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AustAsia 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:02425 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, AustAsia 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.
AustAsia Group Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AustAsia Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AustAsia Group'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.
AustAsia 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.
AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) has a Operating Margin % of 11.44% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on AustAsia Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.11. Over the past decade, AustAsia Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.44 to 23.07. According to the industry distribution chart, AustAsia Group ranks #478 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is AustAsia Group's Operating Margin % too high?
AustAsia Group's current Operating Margin % of 11.44% is near median its 10-year median of 12.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.44 to a high of 23.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.37. AustAsia Group's value of 11.44% is 113.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AustAsia Group ranks #478 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AustAsia Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AustAsia Group's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AustAsia Group ranks #478 out of 1954 companies for Operating Margin %. This places AustAsia Group in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.37. AustAsia Group's value of 11.44% is 113.2% above this benchmark. Historically, AustAsia Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.44 to 23.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.11 vs. the industry median of 5.37, AustAsia 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.37, based on 1,954 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. AustAsia Group's current Operating Margin % of 11.44% is 113.2% 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 AustAsia Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AustAsia Group's current Operating Margin % is 11.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AustAsia Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.22, compared to a current price of HK$1.99 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.11 and 113.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.37. AustAsia Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425), the current Operating Margin % is 11.44% 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 AustAsia Group (HKSE:02425) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AustAsia Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.99 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.22.
GuruFocus considers AustAsia Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02425:
Operating Margin %: 11.44% (near median its 10-year median of 12.11)
GF Value™: HK$1.22 vs. price of HK$1.99 (63.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#478 of 1954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02425 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AustAsia Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is mainly engaged in the production and sales of raw milk, beef cattle, and feed products, and the distribution and sales of milk products in the People's Republic of China. The company's reportable operating segments are: the raw milk business for the production and sales of raw milk; the beef cattle business for raising and sales of beef cattle; and the ancillary business for sales of milk products, feed products, and others. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Raw milk segment. Geographically, the company derives its revenue from Mainland China.
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