Lianlian DigiTech CoHKSE:02598 39 Operating Margin % is -20.87% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02598 with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,810 Software companies, Lianlian DigiTech Co ranks worse than 79.75% on this metric.
Lianlian DigiTech Co (HKSE:02598) 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.
Lianlian DigiTech Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lianlian DigiTech Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lianlian DigiTech Co'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:02598 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Lianlian DigiTech Co'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.
Lianlian DigiTech Co Operating Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Lianlian DigiTech Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lianlian DigiTech Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Lianlian DigiTech Co 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.
Lianlian DigiTech Co'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.
Lianlian DigiTech Co (HKSE:02598) has a Operating Margin % of -20.87% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lianlian DigiTech Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lianlian DigiTech Co ranks #2241 out of 2810 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Lianlian DigiTech Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Lianlian DigiTech Co's current Operating Margin % is -20.87%. Based on the distribution chart, Lianlian DigiTech Co ranks #2241 out of 2810 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lianlian DigiTech Co has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lianlian DigiTech Co's Operating Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Lianlian DigiTech Co ranks #2241 out of 2810 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lianlian DigiTech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.89. 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 Software company?
The median Operating Margin % among Software companies is 3.89, based on 2,810 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 Lianlian DigiTech Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lianlian DigiTech Co's current Operating Margin % is -20.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lianlian DigiTech Co stock overvalued right now?
Lianlian DigiTech Co (HKSE:02598) has a current Operating Margin % of -20.87%. The current Operating Margin % is -20.87%. Lianlian DigiTech Co's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 3 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 Lianlian DigiTech Co (HKSE:02598), the current Operating Margin % is -20.87% 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.
Lianlian DigiTech Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are engaged in the provision of digital payment services and value-added services across the world. Digital payment services encompass international and domestic payments and include various products such as pay-in, payout, acquiring, foreign exchange, virtual bank card, and payment aggregation services. By integrating AI-driven intelligence across its end-to-end service chain, the Group works to optimize transaction risk management and improve customer service. The Group's reportable segments are: Global payment, Domestic payment, Value-added services, and Others. Maximum revenue is derived from the Global payment segment, which helps merchants who sell their goods on e-commerce platforms globally and regionally to repatriate their funds.
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