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KOS International Talent GroupHKSE:08042 -1.22% Operating Margin % is 11.94% as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 21.45. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, KOS International Talent Group ranks better than 69.53% on this metric.
KOS International Talent Group Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -16.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KOS International Talent Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08042'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.43 Med: 21.45 Max: 36.36
Current: 11.45
HKSE:08042's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 69.53% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.37
vs HKSE:08042: 11.45
KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042) 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.
KOS International Talent Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
KOS International Talent Group 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.
KOS International Talent Group Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:08042 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, KOS International Talent Group'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.
KOS International Talent Group Operating Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, KOS International Talent Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KOS International Talent Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
KOS International Talent Group 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.
KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042) has a Operating Margin % of 11.94% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on KOS International Talent Group and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 21.45. Over the past decade, KOS International Talent Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.43 to 36.36. According to the industry distribution chart, KOS International Talent Group ranks #326 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is KOS International Talent Group's Operating Margin % too high?
KOS International Talent Group's current Operating Margin % of 11.94% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 21.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.43 to a high of 36.36. The Business Services industry median Operating Margin % is 6.37. KOS International Talent Group's value of 11.94% is 87.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KOS International Talent Group ranks #326 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does KOS International Talent Group's Operating Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, KOS International Talent Group ranks #326 out of 1070 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts KOS International Talent Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.37. KOS International Talent Group's value of 11.94% is 87.4% above this benchmark. Historically, KOS International Talent Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.43 to 36.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.45 vs. the industry median of 6.37, KOS International Talent Group 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 6.37, based on 1,070 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. KOS International Talent Group's current Operating Margin % of 11.94% is 87.4% 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 KOS International Talent Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KOS International Talent Group's current Operating Margin % is 11.94%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 21.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KOS International Talent Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.08 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 11.94%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 21.45 and 87.4% above the Business Services industry median of 6.37. 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 KOS International Talent Group (HKSE:08042), the current Operating Margin % is 11.94% 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.
KOS International Talent Group Business Description
KOS International Talent Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in providing recruitment services and secondment and payroll services in Hong Kong, Macau SAR, Mainland China, and Singapore. The Group's services include Recruitment, Staffing, Executive, and Solutions. It provides services in various sectors such as Accounting and Finance, Digital Transformation & Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Human Resources & Business Support, Sales & Marketing, Temporary & Contracting, and others.
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