China 33 Group Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for China 33 Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08087'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -106.53 Med: -39 Max: -19.87
Current: -28.85
HKSE:08087's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 85.19% of 412
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 17.325
vs HKSE:08087: -28.85
China 33 Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
China 33 Group's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-3.82 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-11.46 Mil.
China 33 Group (HKSE:08087) 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.
China 33 Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
China 33 Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China 33 Group'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:08087 vs V, MA, AXP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, China 33 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.
China 33 Group Operating Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, China 33 Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China 33 Group'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.
China 33 Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
China 33 Group (HKSE:08087) has a Operating Margin % of -18.72% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China 33 Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China 33 Group ranks #351 out of 412 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is China 33 Group's Operating Margin % too high?
China 33 Group's current Operating Margin % is -18.72%. Based on the distribution chart, China 33 Group ranks #351 out of 412 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China 33 Group has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China 33 Group's Operating Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, China 33 Group ranks #351 out of 412 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China 33 Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.33. 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. 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 China 33 Group 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. China 33 Group's current Operating Margin % is -18.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China 33 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China 33 Group (HKSE:08087) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.03, compared to a current price of HK$1.50 — trading 4900% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -18.72%. China 33 Group's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 China 33 Group (HKSE:08087), the current Operating Margin % is -18.72% 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.
Is China 33 Group (HKSE:08087) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China 33 Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.50 is trading 4900% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.03.
GuruFocus considers China 33 Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08087:
Operating Margin %: -18.72%
GF Value™: HK$0.03 vs. price of HK$1.50 (4900% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08087 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China 33 Group Ltd, formerly known as China 33 Media Group Ltd, is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: printed media advertising, outdoor and digital advertising, film and entertainment investment, and prepaid cards. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the prepaid cards segment, which generates income in the form of transaction fees earned from participating service providers for the use of the prepaid cards by cardholders and other card-related fees upon the provision of services. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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