Naqi Water CoSAU:2282 +0.56%49 Operating Margin % is 6.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 18.03. GuruFocus rates SAU:2282 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼52.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 116 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Naqi Water Co ranks worse than 70.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Naqi Water Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2282'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.14 Med: 18.03 Max: 28.63
Current: 4.35
SAU:2282's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 70.69% of 116
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.975
vs SAU:2282: 4.35
Naqi Water Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Naqi Water Co (SAU:2282) 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.
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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.
Naqi Water Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Naqi Water Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Naqi Water Co'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.
SAU:2282 vs KO, PEP, MNST: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Naqi Water 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.
Naqi Water Co Operating Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Naqi Water Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Naqi Water Co'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.
Naqi Water Co'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.
Naqi Water Co (SAU:2282) has a Operating Margin % of 6.79% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Naqi Water Co and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 18.03. Over the past decade, Naqi Water Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.14 to 28.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Naqi Water Co ranks #82 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Naqi Water Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Naqi Water Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.79% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 18.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.14 to a high of 28.63. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Operating Margin % is 8.98. Naqi Water Co's value of 6.79% is 24.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naqi Water Co ranks #82 out of 116 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Naqi Water Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naqi Water Co's Operating Margin % compare to KO and PEP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Naqi Water Co ranks #82 out of 116 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Naqi Water Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.98. Naqi Water Co's value of 6.79% is 24.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Naqi Water Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.14 to 28.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.03 vs. the industry median of 8.98, Naqi Water Co 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 8.98, based on 116 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. Naqi Water Co's current Operating Margin % of 6.79% is 24.3% 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 Naqi Water Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naqi Water Co's current Operating Margin % is 6.79%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 18.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naqi Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naqi Water Co (SAU:2282) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼52.41, compared to a current price of ﷼54.10 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.79%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 18.03 and 24.3% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 8.98. Naqi Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Naqi Water Co (SAU:2282), the current Operating Margin % is 6.79% 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 Naqi Water Co (SAU:2282) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naqi Water Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼54.10 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼52.41.
GuruFocus considers Naqi Water Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2282:
Operating Margin %: 6.79% (62% below median its 10-year median of 18.03)
GF Value™: ﷼52.41 vs. price of ﷼54.10 (3.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.3% below the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#82 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2282 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Naqi Water Co is engaged in the production and bottling of filtered pure water; wholesaling of bottled water, soft drinks, and juices; retailing of beverages in specialized stores; land transportation of goods; and rearing and producing broiler breeder hens, operating their hatcheries, and producing eggs. The company's segments are Local Sales Water, Export Sales Water, Logistics Sales, and Egg Sales. The company derives maximum revenue from Local Sales Water.
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