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Chernan Metal Industrial Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -84.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chernan Metal Industrial's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3631'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -331.16 Med: -17.96 Max: 2.87
Current: -331.16
ROCO:3631's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 98.45% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.51
vs ROCO:3631: -331.16
Chernan Metal Industrial (ROCO:3631) 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.
Chernan Metal Industrial Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chernan Metal Industrial 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.
ROCO:3631 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Chernan Metal Industrial'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.
Chernan Metal Industrial Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chernan Metal Industrial's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chernan Metal Industrial's Operating Margin % falls into.
Chernan Metal Industrial 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.
Chernan Metal Industrial'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.
Chernan Metal Industrial (ROCO:3631) has a Operating Margin % of -459.49% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chernan Metal Industrial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chernan Metal Industrial ranks #2984 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is Chernan Metal Industrial's Operating Margin % too high?
Chernan Metal Industrial's current Operating Margin % is -459.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Chernan Metal Industrial ranks #2984 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chernan Metal Industrial has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chernan Metal Industrial's Operating Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chernan Metal Industrial ranks #2984 out of 3031 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Chernan Metal Industrial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.51. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.51, based on 3,031 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 Chernan Metal Industrial and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chernan Metal Industrial's current Operating Margin % is -459.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chernan Metal Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chernan Metal Industrial (ROCO:3631) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.09, compared to a current price of NT$32.85 — trading 225.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -459.49%. Chernan Metal Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Chernan Metal Industrial (ROCO:3631), the current Operating Margin % is -459.49% 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 Chernan Metal Industrial (ROCO:3631) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chernan Metal Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$32.85 is trading 225.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.09.
GuruFocus considers Chernan Metal Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3631:
Operating Margin %: -459.49%
GF Value™: NT$10.09 vs. price of NT$32.85 (225.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3631 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chernan Metal Industrial Corp is engaged in Manufacture of Metal Structure and Architectural Components, Screw, Nut and Rivet Manufacturing, Spring Manufacturing, Lock Manufacturing, Metal Wire Products Manufacturing, Other Metal Products Manufacturing, Surface Treatments, Wholesale of Hardware, Wholesale of Electronic Materials, Retail Sale of Hardware, and Retail Sale of Electronic Materials. The company's segment includes the domestic division and the overseas division. The domestic division is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of solder products and the trading of semiconductor products, while the overseas division is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of solder products. The company generates the majority of its revenue from overseas segment.
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