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ZW Data Action Technologies Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZW Data Action Technologies's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0A8Q'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.33 Med: -16.43 Max: -2.91
Current: -38.71
LTS:0A8Q's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 87.73% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.53
vs LTS:0A8Q: -38.71
ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) 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.
ZW Data Action Technologies Operating Margin % Related Terms
ZW Data Action Technologies 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.
ZW Data Action Technologies Operating Margin % Chart
LTS:0A8Q vs VSME, TGNT, CHR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ZW Data Action Technologies'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.
ZW Data Action Technologies Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ZW Data Action Technologies's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZW Data Action Technologies's Operating Margin % falls into.
ZW Data Action Technologies 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.
ZW Data Action Technologies's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) has a Operating Margin % of 20.63% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on ZW Data Action Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #887 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is ZW Data Action Technologies' Operating Margin % too high?
ZW Data Action Technologies' current Operating Margin % is 20.63%. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.53. ZW Data Action Technologies' value of 20.63% is 715.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #887 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZW Data Action Technologies has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZW Data Action Technologies' Operating Margin % compare to VSME and TGNT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #887 out of 1011 companies for Operating Margin %. This places ZW Data Action Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.53. ZW Data Action Technologies' value of 20.63% is 715.4% above this benchmark. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.53, based on 1,011 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. ZW Data Action Technologies's current Operating Margin % of 20.63% is 715.4% 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 ZW Data Action Technologies and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZW Data Action Technologies's current Operating Margin % is 20.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZW Data Action Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.26, compared to a current price of $1.57 — trading 503.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.63% and 715.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.53. ZW Data Action Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 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 ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q), the current Operating Margin % is 20.63% 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 ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZW Data Action Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.57 is trading 503.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.26.
GuruFocus considers ZW Data Action Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0A8Q:
Operating Margin %: 20.63%
GF Value™: $0.26 vs. price of $1.57 (503.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 715.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#887 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A8Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc provides one-stop services for clients on its Omni-channel advertising, precision marketing, influencer marketing and data analysis management system. It also develops block-chain enabled web/mobile applications and provides Software-as-a-Service services for clients. In addition, it provides intellectual property licensing services. The company derives revenue from distributing the right to use search engine marketing service it purchased from key search engines to increase the sales conversion rate for clients business promotion on both mobile and computer searches; providing internet advertising and related marketing services for clients businesses; providing intellectual property licensing services; and providing Blockchain-based SaaS Services.
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