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Taste Gourmet GroupHKSE:08371 +0.80%97 Operating Margin % is 17.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 15.71. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08371 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 362 Restaurants companies, Taste Gourmet Group ranks better than 91.99% on this metric.
Taste Gourmet Group (HKSE:08371) 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.
Taste Gourmet Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Taste Gourmet Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taste Gourmet 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:08371 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Taste Gourmet 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.
Taste Gourmet Group Operating Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Taste Gourmet Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taste Gourmet Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Taste Gourmet 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.
Taste Gourmet 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.
Taste Gourmet Group (HKSE:08371) has a Operating Margin % of 17.22% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Taste Gourmet Group and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 15.71. Over the past decade, Taste Gourmet Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.75 to 17.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Taste Gourmet Group ranks #29 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Taste Gourmet Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Taste Gourmet Group's current Operating Margin % of 17.22% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 15.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.75 to a high of 17.21. The Restaurants industry median Operating Margin % is 4.36. Taste Gourmet Group's value of 17.22% is 295% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taste Gourmet Group ranks #29 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taste Gourmet Group has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taste Gourmet Group's Operating Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Taste Gourmet Group ranks #29 out of 362 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Taste Gourmet Group in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.36. Taste Gourmet Group's value of 17.22% is 295% above this benchmark. Historically, Taste Gourmet Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.75 to 17.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.71 vs. the industry median of 4.36, Taste Gourmet Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Operating Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.36, based on 362 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. Taste Gourmet Group's current Operating Margin % of 17.22% is 295% 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 Taste Gourmet Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taste Gourmet Group's current Operating Margin % is 17.22%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 15.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taste Gourmet Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taste Gourmet Group (HKSE:08371) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.20, compared to a current price of HK$1.90 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.22%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 15.71 and 295% above the Restaurants industry median of 4.36. Taste Gourmet Group's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taste Gourmet Group (HKSE:08371), the current Operating Margin % is 17.22% 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 Taste Gourmet Group (HKSE:08371) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taste Gourmet Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.90 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.20.
GuruFocus considers Taste Gourmet Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08371:
Operating Margin %: 17.22% (10% above median its 10-year median of 15.71)
GF Value™: HK$2.20 vs. price of HK$1.90 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 295% above the Restaurants median (#29 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08371 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taste Gourmet Group Ltd is an investment holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in the operation of full-service restaurants and kiosks. The Group operates a multi-brand, multi-cuisine restaurant chain serving Southeast Asian, Chinese, Japanese and Western cuisines, targeting mid-to-high-end customer segments. Since the opening of its first restaurant, Urawa Japanese Restaurant, the Group has expanded its restaurant network through a multi-brand business model. Its restaurants are strategically located in prime areas, including premium shopping malls and street-level locations. Geographically, the Group operates in Hong Kong, which contributes the majority of its revenue, and Mainland China.
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