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Lit Life HoldingsHKSE:08079 32 Operating Margin % is -3.39% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08079 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Lit Life Holdings ranks worse than 90.68% on this metric.
Lit Life Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lit Life Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08079'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -130.55 Med: -57.07 Max: 29.24
Current: -5.96
HKSE:08079's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 90.68% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.28
vs HKSE:08079: -5.96
Lit Life Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -9.80% per year.
Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) 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.
Lit Life Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lit Life Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lit Life 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Lit Life 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.
Lit Life Holdings Operating Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lit Life Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lit Life 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.
Lit Life Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) has a Operating Margin % of -3.39% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lit Life Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #282 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Lit Life Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Lit Life Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -3.39%. Based on the distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #282 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lit Life Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lit Life Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #282 out of 311 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lit Life Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.28. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Operating Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.28, based on 311 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. 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 Lit Life Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lit Life Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -3.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lit Life Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.41, compared to a current price of HK$0.69 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -3.39%. Lit Life Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 6 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 Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079), the current Operating Margin % is -3.39% as of Sep. 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 Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lit Life Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.69 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.41.
GuruFocus considers Lit Life Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08079:
Operating Margin %: -3.39%
GF Value™: HK$0.41 vs. price of HK$0.69 (68.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08079 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wisdomcome Group Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company mainly engaged in the wholesale and retail of groceries. Along with subsidiaries, the Company operates its business through two segments. The Retail and Wholesale segment is principally involved in the groceries retail and wholesale, frozen foods, and coupons, Retail groceries mainly include frozen soup, frozen seafood, personal care products, and stationery. The Money Lending segment is mainly engaged in the money lending business. In addition, the Company is also engaged in financial instruments and quoted shares investment business. All of the group's operations are located in Hong Kong.
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