Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) Operating Margin %: 2.68% (As of Dec. 2025) — 22% Above Median

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ROCO:4303 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Corp ROCO:4303
65 GF Score
Price NT$42.00
GF Value NT$120.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Operating Margin %?

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROCO:4303 -0.71% 65 Operating Margin % is 2.68% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4303 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$120.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks worse than 86.66% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5.6 Mil. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$207.9 Mil. Therefore, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.68%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:4303' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.92   Med: 2.19   Max: 5.18
Current: -10.23


ROCO:4303's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
86.66% of 1042 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.075 vs ROCO:4303: -10.23

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$5.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-101.1 Mil.


Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial  (ROCO:4303) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Operating Margin % Related Terms


Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial'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.

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Operating Margin % Chart

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
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Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Quarterly Data
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ROCO:4303 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Hsin-Li Chemical 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.


Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % falls into.


ROCO:4303
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Hsin-Li Chemical 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.

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-101.128 / 988.134
=-10.23 %

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=5.577 / 207.942
=2.68 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 2.68% mean?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) has a Operating Margin % of 2.68% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #903 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % too high?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current Operating Margin % of 2.68% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.19. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's value of 2.68% is 34.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #903 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's Operating Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #903 out of 1042 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's value of 2.68% is 34.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 4.08, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,042 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. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current Operating Margin % of 2.68% is 34.2% 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current Operating Margin % is 2.68%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$120.25, compared to a current price of NT$42.00 — trading 65.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.68%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 34.2% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303), the current Operating Margin % is 2.68% 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$42.00 is trading 65.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$120.25. GuruFocus considers Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4303:

  • Operating Margin %: 2.68% (22% above median its 10-year median of 2.19)
  • GF Value™: NT$120.25 vs. price of NT$42.00 (65.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.2% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#903 of 1042)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4303 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Business Description

Address Number 99, Xingye Road, Xuejia District, Tainan, TWN
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Corp mainly engages in the manufacturing and trading of synthetic leather and plastic leather products. Its business activities include production and manufacturing of various synthetic leathers, product scheduling and inventory management, maintenance of factory equipment, new product development and research, quality inspection and improvement. Its PVC products include PVC simulated leather, PVC pearlescent leather (paper texture), PVC furniture leather, PVC non-slip leather, PVC leather (printed), PVC leather (embossed), and PVC leather (paper texture + embossing). Its PU products include Dry PU, Wet-process PU products (non-slip leather), PU + TPU, PU film printing, and PU waterproof and breathable membrane. Taiwan generates the maximum revenue.
65GF Score

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