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The historical rank and industry rank for Zhonghua Gas Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08246'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.03 Med: 7.4 Max: 43.64
Current: -40.31
HKSE:08246's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 98.39% of 496
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.69
vs HKSE:08246: -40.31
Zhonghua Gas Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Zhonghua Gas Holdings (HKSE:08246) 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.
Zhonghua Gas Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Zhonghua Gas Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zhonghua Gas 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.
HKSE:08246 vs ATO, NI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Zhonghua Gas 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.
Zhonghua Gas Holdings Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Zhonghua Gas Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhonghua Gas Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Zhonghua Gas 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.
Zhonghua Gas Holdings'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.
Zhonghua Gas Holdings (HKSE:08246) has a Operating Margin % of -24.16% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zhonghua Gas Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhonghua Gas Holdings ranks #488 out of 496 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is Zhonghua Gas Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Zhonghua Gas Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -24.16%. Based on the distribution chart, Zhonghua Gas Holdings ranks #488 out of 496 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zhonghua Gas Holdings has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhonghua Gas Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Zhonghua Gas Holdings ranks #488 out of 496 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Zhonghua Gas Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.69. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.69, based on 496 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 Zhonghua Gas Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhonghua Gas Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -24.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhonghua Gas Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhonghua Gas Holdings (HKSE:08246) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.59, compared to a current price of HK$0.63 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -24.16%. Zhonghua Gas Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Zhonghua Gas Holdings (HKSE:08246), the current Operating Margin % is -24.16% 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 Zhonghua Gas Holdings (HKSE:08246) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhonghua Gas Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.63 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.59.
GuruFocus considers Zhonghua Gas Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08246:
Operating Margin %: -24.16%
GF Value™: HK$0.59 vs. price of HK$0.63 (6.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08246 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhonghua Gas Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the provision of diverse integrated new energy services including technological development, construction and consultancy services about heat supply and coal-to-natural gas conversion, operation of liquefied natural gas stations, coupled with the trading of new energy-related industrial products (New Energy Business); the operation of restaurants and trading of non-staple food (Catering Business) and the leasing of investment properties. The Group has two reportable operating segments, which are Energy Business and Property Investments. It derives a majority of its revenue from the energy business.
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