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.
Naturewise Biotech & Medicals Operating Margin % Related Terms
Naturewise Biotech & Medicals 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:4732 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Naturewise Biotech & Medicals'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.
Naturewise Biotech & Medicals Operating Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Naturewise Biotech & Medicals's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Naturewise Biotech & Medicals's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Naturewise Biotech & Medicals (ROCO:4732) has a Operating Margin % of -89.13% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Naturewise Biotech & Medicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Naturewise Biotech & Medicals ranks #439 out of 944 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Naturewise Biotech & Medicals' Operating Margin % too high?
Naturewise Biotech & Medicals' current Operating Margin % is -89.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Naturewise Biotech & Medicals ranks #439 out of 944 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Naturewise Biotech & Medicals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naturewise Biotech & Medicals' Operating Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Naturewise Biotech & Medicals ranks #439 out of 944 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Naturewise Biotech & Medicals in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Operating Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Naturewise Biotech & Medicals and its competitors. Naturewise Biotech & Medicals's current Operating Margin % is -89.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naturewise Biotech & Medicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naturewise Biotech & Medicals (ROCO:4732) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$22.13, compared to a current price of NT$18.40 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -89.13%. Naturewise Biotech & Medicals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Naturewise Biotech & Medicals (ROCO:4732), the current Operating Margin % is -89.13% 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 Naturewise Biotech & Medicals (ROCO:4732) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naturewise Biotech & Medicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.40 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$22.13.
GuruFocus considers Naturewise Biotech & Medicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4732:
Operating Margin %: -89.13%
GF Value™: NT$22.13 vs. price of NT$18.40 (16.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4732 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Naturewise Biotech & Medicals Business Description
Naturewise Biotech & Medicals Corp is a Taiwan-based drug development company that focuses on botanical drug and small molecule therapies. Its products include NBM-BMX Oral Softgel Capsule, Lipocol Forte Capsule, and PPLs Taiwan Green Propolis.
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