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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.
Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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:09909 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Powerlong Commercial Management 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.
Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings Operating Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
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.
* 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.
Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings (HKSE:09909) has a Operating Margin % of 9.34% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 19.49. Over the past decade, Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.04 to 23.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings ranks #809 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 9.34% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 19.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.04 to a high of 23.83. The Real Estate industry median Operating Margin % is 13.06. Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings' value of 9.34% is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings ranks #809 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings ranks #809 out of 1747 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.06. Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings' value of 9.34% is 28.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 14.04 to 23.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.49 vs. the industry median of 13.06, Powerlong Commercial Management 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 Real Estate company?
The median Operating Margin % among Real Estate companies is 13.06, based on 1,747 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. Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 9.34% is 28.5% 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 Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 9.34%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 19.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings (HKSE:09909) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.72, compared to a current price of HK$2.08 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.34%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 19.49 and 28.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.06. Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings (HKSE:09909), the current Operating Margin % is 9.34% 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 Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings (HKSE:09909) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.08 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.72.
GuruFocus considers Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09909:
Operating Margin %: 9.34% (52% below median its 10-year median of 19.49)
GF Value™: HK$2.72 vs. price of HK$2.08 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% below the Real Estate median (#809 of 1747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09909 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powerlong Commercial Management Holdings Ltd is a commercial operation service provider in China. The company provides commercial operation services for developers, tenants, and owners of retail commercial properties. It operates through two segments: Commercial operational services and Residential property management services. Commercial operational services provide full-chain services including positioning, tenant sourcing, opening, and operation to management concerning shopping malls and shopping streets; Property management services, for residential properties, office buildings, and serviced apartments. Its commercial operational services are provided under four brands, namely Powerlong One Mall, Powerlong City, Powerlong Plaza, and Powerlong Land.
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