WLS HoldingsHKSE:08021 +0.61%36 Operating Margin % is 45.44% as of Oct. 2025, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 11.35. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08021 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Credit Services companies, WLS Holdings ranks better than 74.03% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. WLS Holdings's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Oct. 2025 was HK$17.97 Mil. WLS Holdings's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Oct. 2025 was HK$39.54 Mil. Therefore, WLS Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 45.44%.
Good Sign:
WLS Holdings Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for WLS Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08021'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.26 Med: 11.35 Max: 43.89
Current: 37.29
HKSE:08021's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 74.03% of 412
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 17.325
vs HKSE:08021: 37.29
WLS Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 30.70% per year.
WLS Holdings's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Oct. 2025 was HK$17.97 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was HK$26.80 Mil.
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.
WLS Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
WLS Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WLS 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:08021 vs V, MA, AXP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, WLS 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.
WLS Holdings Operating Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, WLS Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WLS 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.
WLS Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 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.
WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) has a Operating Margin % of 45.44% as of Oct. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on WLS Holdings and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 11.35. According to the industry distribution chart, WLS Holdings ranks #107 out of 412 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is WLS Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
WLS Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 45.44% is 300% above median its 10-year median of 11.35. The Credit Services industry median Operating Margin % is 17.33. WLS Holdings' value of 45.44% is 162.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WLS Holdings ranks #107 out of 412 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WLS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WLS Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, WLS Holdings ranks #107 out of 412 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts WLS Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.33. WLS Holdings' value of 45.44% is 162.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.35 vs. the industry median of 17.33, WLS 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 Credit Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Credit Services companies is 17.33, based on 412 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. WLS Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 45.44% is 162.3% 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 WLS Holdings and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WLS Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 45.44%, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 11.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WLS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.68, compared to a current price of HK$0.17 — trading 75.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 45.44%, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 11.35 and 162.3% above the Credit Services industry median of 17.33. WLS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 5 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 WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021), the current Operating Margin % is 45.44% as of Oct. 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 WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WLS Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.17 is trading 75.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.68.
GuruFocus considers WLS Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08021:
Operating Margin %: 45.44% (300% above median its 10-year median of 11.35)
GF Value™: HK$0.68 vs. price of HK$0.17 (75.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 162.3% above the Credit Services median (#107 of 412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WLS Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in providing construction services. The Group is organized into three operating segments the provision of scaffolding, fittingout and other auxiliary services for construction and buildings work; Money lending business; and Securities investment business. The group generates a majority of the revenue from the Money lending business segment. The Group's operations are located in Hong Kong and all of the Group's revenue were derived from Hong Kong.
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