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Creative China HoldingsHKSE:08368 -14.71%59 Operating Margin % is 36.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 21.19. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08368 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Media - Diversified companies, Creative China Holdings ranks better than 95.83% on this metric.
Creative China Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -16.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creative China Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08368'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -465.65 Med: 21.19 Max: 55.19
Current: 29.75
HKSE:08368's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 95.83% of 1008
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs HKSE:08368: 29.75
Creative China Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -16.40% per year.
Creative China Holdings (HKSE:08368) 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.
Creative China Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Creative China Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creative China 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:08368 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Creative China 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.
Creative China Holdings Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Creative China Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative China Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
Creative China 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.
Creative China Holdings'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.
Creative China Holdings (HKSE:08368) has a Operating Margin % of 36.42% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Creative China Holdings and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 21.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative China Holdings ranks #42 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Creative China Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Creative China Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 36.42% is 72% above median its 10-year median of 21.19. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.71. Creative China Holdings' value of 36.42% is 1243.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creative China Holdings ranks #42 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creative China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative China Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Creative China Holdings ranks #42 out of 1008 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Creative China Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.71. Creative China Holdings' value of 36.42% is 1243.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.19 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Creative China Holdings has consistently been above 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.71, based on 1,008 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. Creative China Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 36.42% is 1243.9% 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 Creative China Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creative China Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 36.42%, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 21.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative China Holdings (HKSE:08368) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.38, compared to a current price of HK$0.29 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 36.42%, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 21.19 and 1243.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.71. Creative China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Creative China Holdings (HKSE:08368), the current Operating Margin % is 36.42% 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 Creative China Holdings (HKSE:08368) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.29 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.38.
GuruFocus considers Creative China Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08368:
Operating Margin %: 36.42% (72% above median its 10-year median of 21.19)
GF Value™: HK$0.38 vs. price of HK$0.29 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1243.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#42 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08368 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative China Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company in China. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Serial Film/Program Production Film and Rights Investment, Concert Event and Organisation, Mobile Application Development and Operation, and Artist Management. The Group generates maximum revenue from the Serial Program/Film Production and Film Rights Investment segment, which provides film and television program original script creation, adaptation, production, licensing, and related production services, and engages in film rights investment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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