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The historical rank and industry rank for Changs Ascending Enterprise Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8038'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -650.52 Med: -43 Max: 7.71
Current: 7.71
ROCO:8038's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 56.38% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.51
vs ROCO:8038: 7.71
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co Ltd had lost money in 58% of the time over the past 12quarters.
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co (ROCO:8038) 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.
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co 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.
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co Operating Margin % Chart
ROCO:8038 vs VRT, BE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Changs Ascending Enterprise Co'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.
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Changs Ascending Enterprise Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Changs Ascending Enterprise Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co 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.
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co (ROCO:8038) has a Operating Margin % of 2.44% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Changs Ascending Enterprise Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Changs Ascending Enterprise Co ranks #1322 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Changs Ascending Enterprise Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.44%. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.51. Changs Ascending Enterprise Co's value of 2.44% is 62.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Changs Ascending Enterprise Co ranks #1322 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Changs Ascending Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Changs Ascending Enterprise Co's Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Changs Ascending Enterprise Co ranks #1322 out of 3031 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Changs Ascending Enterprise Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.51. Changs Ascending Enterprise Co's value of 2.44% is 62.5% below 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 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. Changs Ascending Enterprise Co's current Operating Margin % of 2.44% is 62.5% 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 Changs Ascending Enterprise Co 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. Changs Ascending Enterprise Co's current Operating Margin % is 2.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Changs Ascending Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changs Ascending Enterprise Co (ROCO:8038) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$92.34, compared to a current price of NT$38.55 — trading 58.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.44% and 62.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.51. Changs Ascending Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Changs Ascending Enterprise Co (ROCO:8038), the current Operating Margin % is 2.44% 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 Changs Ascending Enterprise Co (ROCO:8038) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changs Ascending Enterprise Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.55 is trading 58.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$92.34.
GuruFocus considers Changs Ascending Enterprise Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8038:
Operating Margin %: 2.44%
GF Value™: NT$92.34 vs. price of NT$38.55 (58.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1322 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co Business Description
Changs Ascending Enterprise Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, research, and development of lithium-iron batteries and its materials, as well as technology transfer and leasing, and sales of battery modules. The company derives maximum revenue from Lithium-iron battery modules.
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