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Hospital of ChinaHKSE:03869 73 Operating Margin % is 9.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 24.12. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03869 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 671 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Hospital of China ranks better than 71.39% on this metric.
Hospital Corporation of China Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -19.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hospital of China's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:03869'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.36 Med: 24.12 Max: 44.43
Current: 10.83
HKSE:03869's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 71.39% of 671
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 5.03
vs HKSE:03869: 10.83
Hospital of China's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -19.50% per year.
Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) 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.
Hospital of China Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hospital of China Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hospital of China'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:03869 vs HCA, THC, EHC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Hospital of China'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.
Hospital of China Operating Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Hospital of China's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hospital of China'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.
Hospital of China'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.
Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) has a Operating Margin % of 9.03% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hospital of China and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 24.12. Over the past decade, Hospital of China's Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.36 to 44.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Hospital of China ranks #192 out of 671 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Hospital of China's Operating Margin % too high?
Hospital of China's current Operating Margin % of 9.03% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 24.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.36 to a high of 44.43. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Operating Margin % is 5.03. Hospital of China's value of 9.03% is 79.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hospital of China ranks #192 out of 671 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hospital of China has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hospital of China's Operating Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Hospital of China ranks #192 out of 671 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hospital of China in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.03. Hospital of China's value of 9.03% is 79.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hospital of China's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.36 to 44.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.12 vs. the industry median of 5.03, Hospital of China 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 5.03, based on 671 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. Hospital of China's current Operating Margin % of 9.03% is 79.5% 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 Hospital of China and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hospital of China's current Operating Margin % is 9.03%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 24.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hospital of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.53, compared to a current price of HK$3.40 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.03%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 24.12 and 79.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 5.03. Hospital of China's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Hospital of China (HKSE:03869), the current Operating Margin % is 9.03% 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 Hospital of China (HKSE:03869) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hospital of China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$3.40 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.53.
GuruFocus considers Hospital of China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03869:
Operating Margin %: 9.03% (63% below median its 10-year median of 24.12)
GF Value™: HK$5.53 vs. price of HK$3.40 (38.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#192 of 671)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hospital Corporation of China Ltd is an investment holding company that operates and manages hospitals in the People's Republic of China. In addition to offering hospital management services, it also provides supply chain services, other ancillary services, and sells pharmaceutical products. The company has three operating segments, namely, Hospital management services, General hospital services, and the sale of pharmaceutical products. The General Hospital services segment is the primary revenue generator for the company. All the company's revenue is generates from PRC.
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