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The historical rank and industry rank for Gaoyu Finance Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08221'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -201.81 Med: -4.58 Max: 48.74
Current: -9.55
HKSE:08221's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 71.71% of 668
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 7.485
vs HKSE:08221: -9.55
Gaoyu Finance Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Gaoyu Finance Group (HKSE:08221) 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.
Gaoyu Finance Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Gaoyu Finance Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gaoyu Finance 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:08221 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Gaoyu Finance 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.
Gaoyu Finance Group Operating Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Gaoyu Finance Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gaoyu Finance Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Gaoyu Finance 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.
Gaoyu Finance Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Gaoyu Finance Group (HKSE:08221) has a Operating Margin % of -30.90% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Gaoyu Finance Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gaoyu Finance Group ranks #479 out of 668 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Gaoyu Finance Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Gaoyu Finance Group's current Operating Margin % is -30.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Gaoyu Finance Group ranks #479 out of 668 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gaoyu Finance Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gaoyu Finance Group's Operating Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Gaoyu Finance Group ranks #479 out of 668 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Gaoyu Finance Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.49. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Operating Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 7.49, based on 668 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 Gaoyu Finance Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gaoyu Finance Group's current Operating Margin % is -30.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gaoyu Finance Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaoyu Finance Group (HKSE:08221) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.22, compared to a current price of HK$2.28 — trading 86.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -30.90%. Gaoyu Finance Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Gaoyu Finance Group (HKSE:08221), the current Operating Margin % is -30.90% 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 Gaoyu Finance Group (HKSE:08221) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaoyu Finance Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.28 is trading 86.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.22.
GuruFocus considers Gaoyu Finance Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08221:
Operating Margin %: -30.90%
GF Value™: HK$1.22 vs. price of HK$2.28 (86.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08221 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gaoyu Finance Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segment includes Securities dealing and brokerage services; Placing and underwriting services; Financing services; Asset management services; Supply chain financing; Trust services; and Advisory and restructuring services. It operates in Hong Kong and its revenue is derived from its operations in Hong Kong.
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