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M&L Holdings GroupHKSE:08152 +18.06% Operating Margin % is 12.47% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, M&L Holdings Group ranks worse than 79.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for M&L Holdings Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08152'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.61 Med: -1.03 Max: 10.67
Current: 1.55
HKSE:08152's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 79.25% of 159
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.68
vs HKSE:08152: 1.55
M&L Holdings Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) 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.
M&L Holdings Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
M&L Holdings Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M&L Holdings 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:08152 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, M&L Holdings 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.
M&L Holdings Group Operating Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, M&L Holdings Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M&L Holdings 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.
M&L Holdings 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.
M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) has a Operating Margin % of 12.47% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on M&L Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #126 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is M&L Holdings Group's Operating Margin % too high?
M&L Holdings Group's current Operating Margin % is 12.47%. The Industrial Distribution industry median Operating Margin % is 4.68. M&L Holdings Group's value of 12.47% is 166.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #126 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does M&L Holdings Group's Operating Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #126 out of 159 companies for Operating Margin %. This places M&L Holdings Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.68. M&L Holdings Group's value of 12.47% is 166.5% above this benchmark. 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. M&L Holdings Group's current Operating Margin % of 12.47% is 166.5% 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 M&L Holdings Group 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. M&L Holdings Group's current Operating Margin % is 12.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&L Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.09 — trading 70% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.47% and 166.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.68. 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 M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152), the current Operating Margin % is 12.47% 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.
M&L Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding. The principal activities of the group are trading and lease of construction machinery and spare parts. It is segmented into Tunnelling and Foundation. The company generates maximum revenue from the Tunnelling segment. Its Tunnelling segment is engaged in the supply of specialised cutting tools and parts for construction equipment. The Foundation segment is engaged in the supply of fabricated construction steel works and equipment. Geographically, the organization has a business presence in Hong Kong, PRC, North America, Vietnam, Australia, other Asia-Pacific countries, and other countries, of which key revenue is generated from Australia.
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