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Lai Sun Garment (International) (OTCPK:LSIHF) 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.
Lai Sun Garment (International) Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lai Sun Garment (International) 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.
Lai Sun Garment (International) Operating Margin % Chart
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Lai Sun Garment (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.
Lai Sun Garment (International) Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Lai Sun Garment (International)'s Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lai Sun Garment (International)'s Operating Margin % falls into.
Lai Sun Garment (International) 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.
* 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.
Lai Sun Garment (International) (LSIHF) has a Operating Margin % of -7.28% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lai Sun Garment (International) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Garment (International) ranks #487 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Lai Sun Garment (International)'s Operating Margin % too high?
Lai Sun Garment (International)'s current Operating Margin % is -7.28%. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Sun Garment (International) ranks #487 out of 537 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lai Sun Garment (International) has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Garment (International)'s Operating Margin % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Lai Sun Garment (International) ranks #487 out of 537 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Lai Sun Garment (International) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.80. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.80, based on 537 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. 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 Lai Sun Garment (International) and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lai Sun Garment (International)'s current Operating Margin % is -7.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Sun Garment (International) stock overvalued right now?
Lai Sun Garment (International) (LSIHF) has a current Operating Margin % of -7.28%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.06 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -7.28%. Lai Sun Garment (International)'s overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Lai Sun Garment (International) (LSIHF), the current Operating Margin % is -7.28% as of Jan. 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 Lai Sun Garment (International) (LSIHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Garment (International) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.06 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
Key valuation signals for LSIHF:
Operating Margin %: -7.28%
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.06 (0% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSIHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lai Sun Garment (International) Ltd is a real estate company. The company's principal activities include property development and investment in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and overseas as well as investment in and operation of hotels and restaurants and investment holding. The company operates through nine segments namely, Property development and sales; Property investment; Hotel operation; Restaurant and F&B product sales operations; Media and entertainment; Film and TV program segment; Cinema operation; Theme park operation, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Property development and sales segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Hong Kong and the rest from Chinese Mainland and Macau, the United Kindom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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