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North Asia Strategic HoldingsHKSE:08080 51 Operating Margin % is 0.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 3.26. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08080 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, North Asia Strategic Holdings ranks worse than 82.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for North Asia Strategic Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08080'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.28 Med: 3.26 Max: 7.61
Current: 1.19
HKSE:08080's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 82.39% of 159
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.68
vs HKSE:08080: 1.19
North Asia Strategic Holdings (HKSE:08080) 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.
North Asia Strategic Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
North Asia Strategic 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.
North Asia Strategic Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
HKSE:08080 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, North Asia Strategic 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.
North Asia Strategic Holdings Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, North Asia Strategic Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North Asia Strategic Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
North Asia Strategic 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.
North Asia Strategic Holdings (HKSE:08080) has a Operating Margin % of 0.59% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on North Asia Strategic Holdings and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, North Asia Strategic Holdings ranks #131 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is North Asia Strategic Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
North Asia Strategic Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 0.59% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 3.26. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.68. North Asia Strategic Holdings' value of 0.59% is 87.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, North Asia Strategic Holdings ranks #131 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, North Asia Strategic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Asia Strategic Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, North Asia Strategic Holdings ranks #131 out of 159 companies for Operating Margin %. This places North Asia Strategic Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.68. North Asia Strategic Holdings' value of 0.59% is 87.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.26 vs. the industry median of 4.68, North Asia Strategic Holdings has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.68, based on 159 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. North Asia Strategic Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 0.59% is 87.4% below 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 North Asia Strategic Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North Asia Strategic Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 0.59%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Asia Strategic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Asia Strategic Holdings (HKSE:08080) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.25, compared to a current price of HK$0.42 — trading 68% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.59%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 3.26 and 87.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.68. North Asia Strategic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 North Asia Strategic Holdings (HKSE:08080), the current Operating Margin % is 0.59% as of Mar. 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.
Is North Asia Strategic Holdings (HKSE:08080) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North Asia Strategic Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.42 is trading 68% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.25.
GuruFocus considers North Asia Strategic Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08080:
Operating Margin %: 0.59% (82% below median its 10-year median of 3.26)
GF Value™: HK$0.25 vs. price of HK$0.42 (68% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.4% below the Industrial Distribution median (#131 of 159)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
North Asia Strategic Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the business segments of Hi-tech distribution and services operation, Lease operation and electronic payment solution. It derives maximum revenue from the Hi-tech distribution and services operation segment, which includes trading of surface mount technology (SMT) assembly equipment, machinery and spare parts and provision of related installation, training, repair and maintenance services for SMT assembly equipment. The Leasing operations involve the provision of finance to its customers via a wide array of assets under finance lease arrangements. The group's activities are principally carried out in Hong Kong, China and the rest of Asia.
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