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Vistar HoldingsHKSE:08535 56 Operating Margin % is 3.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 3.97. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08535 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Construction companies, Vistar Holdings ranks worse than 72.57% on this metric.
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.
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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.
Vistar Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Vistar Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vistar 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:08535 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Vistar 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.
Vistar Holdings Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Vistar Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vistar Holdings'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.
Vistar 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.
Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) has a Operating Margin % of 3.69% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Vistar Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.97. Over the past decade, Vistar Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.76 to 10.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistar Holdings ranks #1286 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Vistar Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Vistar Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 3.69% is near median its 10-year median of 3.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 10.60. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Vistar Holdings' value of 3.69% is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistar Holdings ranks #1286 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vistar Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistar Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Vistar Holdings ranks #1286 out of 1772 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Vistar Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.90. Vistar Holdings' value of 3.69% is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vistar Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.76 to 10.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.97 vs. the industry median of 5.90, Vistar Holdings has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.90, based on 1,772 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. Vistar Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 3.69% is 37.5% below 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 Vistar Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistar Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 3.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vistar Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 140% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.97 and 37.5% below the Construction industry median of 5.90. Vistar Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535), the current Operating Margin % is 3.69% 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 Vistar Holdings (HKSE:08535) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistar Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 140% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.05.
GuruFocus considers Vistar Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08535:
Operating Margin %: 3.69% (near median its 10-year median of 3.97)
GF Value™: HK$0.05 vs. price of HK$0.12 (140% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% below the Construction median (#1286 of 1772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08535 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vistar Holdings Ltd's principal activity of the Company is investment holding. The Company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the provision of installation services, alteration and addition works, and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical engineering systems in Hong Kong. The company operates through three segments, namely, Installation services, Alteration and addition work, and Maintenance services. Its Installation segment is involved in the supply and carrying out of installation services; Its Alteration and addition work segment provision of alteration and addition works on existing systems of customers; and its Maintenance services segment comprises the provision of repair and maintenance services. The group derives its majority revenue from Hong Kong.
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