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BBSB InternationalHKSE:08610 +4.35%15 Operating Margin % is 13.03% as of Jun. 2025, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 6.31. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08610 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Construction companies, BBSB International ranks better than 82.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BBSB International's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08610'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05 Med: 6.31 Max: 14.12
Current: 14.12
HKSE:08610's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 82.28% of 1772
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.905
vs HKSE:08610: 14.12
BBSB International's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
BBSB International (HKSE:08610) 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.
BBSB International Operating Margin % Related Terms
BBSB International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BBSB International'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.
BBSB International Operating Margin % Chart
BBSB International Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Operating Margin %
2.05
10.56
BBSB International Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Jun24
Dec24
Jun25
Operating Margin %
0.00
6.12
15.47
13.03
HKSE:08610 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, BBSB International'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.
BBSB International Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, BBSB International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BBSB International'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.
BBSB International's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
BBSB International (HKSE:08610) has a Operating Margin % of 13.03% as of Jun. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on BBSB International and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 6.31. Over the past decade, BBSB International's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.05 to 14.12. According to the industry distribution chart, BBSB International ranks #314 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is BBSB International's Operating Margin % too high?
BBSB International's current Operating Margin % of 13.03% is 106% above median its 10-year median of 6.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 14.12. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.91. BBSB International's value of 13.03% is 120.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BBSB International ranks #314 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BBSB International has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BBSB International's Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, BBSB International ranks #314 out of 1772 companies for Operating Margin %. This places BBSB International in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.91. BBSB International's value of 13.03% is 120.7% above this benchmark. Historically, BBSB International's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.05 to 14.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.31 vs. the industry median of 5.91, BBSB International 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.91, 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. BBSB International's current Operating Margin % of 13.03% is 120.7% 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 BBSB International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BBSB International's current Operating Margin % is 13.03%, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 6.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BBSB International stock overvalued right now?
BBSB International (HKSE:08610) has a current Operating Margin % of 13.03%. The current Operating Margin % is 13.03%, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 6.31 and 120.7% above the Construction industry median of 5.91. BBSB International's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 2 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 BBSB International (HKSE:08610), the current Operating Margin % is 13.03% as of Jun. 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.
BBSB International Ltd is a civil engineering contractor in Malaysia, specialising in providing bridge engineering services as a subcontractor for large-scale transportation infrastructure engineering projects owned or initiated by the government or government-linked companies. The company is also engaged in the construction of the connecting highways, roads and facilities ancillary to the girder bridge such as drainage, lightings and signages. Its key projects include Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL), Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE), Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) and the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) Highway. The company operates in only one reportable operating segment, which is the provision of construction services in Malaysia.
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