China Treasures New Materials Group (HKSE:02439) 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.
China Treasures New Materials Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Treasures New Materials Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
China Treasures New Materials Group Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:02439 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Treasures New Materials 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.
China Treasures New Materials Group Operating Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Treasures New Materials Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Treasures New Materials Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
China Treasures New Materials 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.
* 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.
China Treasures New Materials Group (HKSE:02439) has a Operating Margin % of -9.68% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Treasures New Materials Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, China Treasures New Materials Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.70 to 37.09. According to the industry distribution chart, China Treasures New Materials Group ranks #313 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is China Treasures New Materials Group's Operating Margin % too high?
China Treasures New Materials Group's current Operating Margin % is -9.68%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.70 to a high of 37.09. Based on the distribution chart, China Treasures New Materials Group ranks #313 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Treasures New Materials Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Treasures New Materials Group's Operating Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Treasures New Materials Group ranks #313 out of 1575 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China Treasures New Materials Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Historically, China Treasures New Materials Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.70 to 37.09 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 Chemicals company?
The median Operating Margin % among Chemicals companies is 6.03, based on 1,575 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 China Treasures New Materials Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Treasures New Materials Group's current Operating Margin % is -9.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Treasures New Materials Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Treasures New Materials Group (HKSE:02439) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.20, compared to a current price of HK$0.34 — trading 70% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -9.68%. China Treasures New Materials Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 China Treasures New Materials Group (HKSE:02439), the current Operating Margin % is -9.68% 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 China Treasures New Materials Group (HKSE:02439) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Treasures New Materials Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.34 is trading 70% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.20.
GuruFocus considers China Treasures New Materials Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02439:
Operating Margin %: -9.68%
GF Value™: HK$0.20 vs. price of HK$0.34 (70% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02439 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Treasures New Materials Group Business Description
China Treasures New Materials Group Ltd mainly engages in developing and manufacturing biodegradable plastic products in Northeast China. Its biodegradable plastic products mainly come in biodegradable roll bags. The Group provides biodegradable plastic products, including biodegradable masterbatches that can be used to produce biodegradable plastic products. It has two reportable and operating segments: development and manufacture of biodegradable plastic products, and development and manufacture of non-biodegradable automobile plastic parts. The Group generates the majority of its revenue from the development and manufacture of biodegradable plastic products. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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