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China Aluminum Cans HoldingsHKSE:06898 +2.10%51 Operating Margin % is 11.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 14.04. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06898 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Packaging & Containers companies, China Aluminum Cans Holdings ranks better than 81.39% on this metric.
China Aluminum Cans Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Aluminum Cans Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:06898'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.21 Med: 14.04 Max: 19.73
Current: 12.16
HKSE:06898's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 81.39% of 403
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.62
vs HKSE:06898: 12.16
China Aluminum Cans Holdings (HKSE:06898) 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 Aluminum Cans Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
China Aluminum Cans Holdings 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 Aluminum Cans Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:06898 vs SW, PKG, IP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, China Aluminum Cans Holdings'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 Aluminum Cans Holdings Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Aluminum Cans Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Aluminum Cans Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
China Aluminum Cans Holdings 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 Aluminum Cans Holdings (HKSE:06898) has a Operating Margin % of 11.48% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China Aluminum Cans Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 14.04. Over the past decade, China Aluminum Cans Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.21 to 19.73. According to the industry distribution chart, China Aluminum Cans Holdings ranks #75 out of 403 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is China Aluminum Cans Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
China Aluminum Cans Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 11.48% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 14.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.21 to a high of 19.73. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.62. China Aluminum Cans Holdings' value of 11.48% is 104.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Aluminum Cans Holdings ranks #75 out of 403 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Aluminum Cans Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aluminum Cans Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, China Aluminum Cans Holdings ranks #75 out of 403 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China Aluminum Cans Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.62. China Aluminum Cans Holdings' value of 11.48% is 104.3% above this benchmark. Historically, China Aluminum Cans Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.21 to 19.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.04 vs. the industry median of 5.62, China Aluminum Cans Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.62, based on 403 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. China Aluminum Cans Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 11.48% is 104.3% 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 China Aluminum Cans Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Aluminum Cans Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 11.48%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 14.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aluminum Cans Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aluminum Cans Holdings (HKSE:06898) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.70, compared to a current price of HK$0.73 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.48%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 14.04 and 104.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.62. China Aluminum Cans Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 China Aluminum Cans Holdings (HKSE:06898), the current Operating Margin % is 11.48% 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 Aluminum Cans Holdings (HKSE:06898) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aluminum Cans Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.73 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.70.
GuruFocus considers China Aluminum Cans Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:06898:
Operating Margin %: 11.48% (18% below median its 10-year median of 14.04)
GF Value™: HK$0.70 vs. price of HK$0.73 (4.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#75 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06898 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Aluminum Cans Holdings Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of aluminum aerosol cans. It manufactures and sells monobloc aluminum aerosol cans, which are generally used in the packaging of fast-moving personal care products such as sanitizer products, body deodorant, hair styling products and shaving cream, as well as pharmaceutical products such as pain relieving spray, spray dressing and antiseptic spray. The group has a wide range of extrusion dies available to produce more than 50 models of aluminum aerosol cans of base diameters from 22 mm to 66 mm and heights from 58 mm to 247 mm with various features and shapes for its customers' selection. Geographically, it operates in Africa, America, Asia, and Chinese Mainland.
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