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ECI Technology HoldingsHKSE:08013 Operating Margin % is 6.73% as of Feb. 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 3.86. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Business Services companies, ECI Technology Holdings ranks worse than 67.79% on this metric.
ECI Technology Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -26.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ECI Technology Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08013'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.43 Med: 3.86 Max: 16.51
Current: 2.5
HKSE:08013's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 67.79% of 1068
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.355
vs HKSE:08013: 2.50
ECI Technology Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -26.30% per year.
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.
ECI Technology Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
ECI Technology Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ECI Technology Holdings'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:08013 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ECI Technology 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.
ECI Technology Holdings Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ECI Technology Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECI Technology Holdings'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.
ECI Technology Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 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.
ECI Technology Holdings (HKSE:08013) has a Operating Margin % of 6.73% as of Feb. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on ECI Technology Holdings and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, ECI Technology Holdings ranks #724 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is ECI Technology Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
ECI Technology Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 6.73% is 74% above median its 10-year median of 3.86. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.36. ECI Technology Holdings' value of 6.73% is 5.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECI Technology Holdings ranks #724 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does ECI Technology Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ECI Technology Holdings ranks #724 out of 1068 companies for Operating Margin %. This places ECI Technology Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.36. ECI Technology Holdings' value of 6.73% is 5.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.86 vs. the industry median of 6.36, ECI Technology 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 Business Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Business Services companies is 6.36, based on 1,068 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. ECI Technology Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 6.73% is 5.9% 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 ECI Technology Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECI Technology Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 6.73%, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 3.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECI Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECI Technology Holdings (HKSE:08013) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.06, compared to a current price of HK$0.06 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.73%, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 3.86 and 5.9% above the Business Services industry median of 6.36. 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 ECI Technology Holdings (HKSE:08013), the current Operating Margin % is 6.73% as of Feb. 2026. 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.
ECI Technology Holdings Ltd provides ELV solutions in Hong Kong, including CCTV, fire alarm, public address, audio/video, access control, car park and clubhouse management systems. Its solutions cover LoRa next-generation wireless transmission technology, car charging systems, IoT and AI systems, closed-circuit television, license plate recognition, communication broadcasting, security systems and services, public ticketing and visitor systems, and the Octopus Parking System. The Group offers consultation, design, integration, implementation and maintenance services for private and public sector clients. Its operating and reportable segments are installation and maintenance services, generating the majority of revenue, security guarding services, and electric vehicle charging operation.
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