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Hiap Seng IndustriesSGX:1L2 +9.09% Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Construction companies, Hiap Seng Industries ranks worse than 56433.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hiap Seng Industries's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:1L2's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 5.89 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.
Hiap Seng Industries's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Hiap Seng Industries (SGX:1L2) 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.
Hiap Seng Industries Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hiap Seng Industries Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hiap Seng Industries'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.
SGX:1L2 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hiap Seng Industries'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.
Hiap Seng Industries Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hiap Seng Industries's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hiap Seng Industries's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hiap Seng Industries 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.
Hiap Seng Industries's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Hiap Seng Industries (SGX:1L2) has a Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hiap Seng Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiap Seng Industries ranks #999999 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry.
Is Hiap Seng Industries' Operating Margin % too high?
Hiap Seng Industries' current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Hiap Seng Industries ranks #999999 out of 1772 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Hiap Seng Industries' Operating Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hiap Seng Industries ranks #999999 out of 1772 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hiap Seng Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. 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 Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,772 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 Hiap Seng Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiap Seng Industries's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiap Seng Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiap Seng Industries (SGX:1L2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.01, compared to a current price of S$0.01 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Hiap Seng Industries (SGX:1L2), the current Operating Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Hiap Seng Industries Ltd is engaged in the provision of building construction, engineering, procurement, construction and plant maintenance services for oil and gas and energy sectors and, the provision of process and industrial plant engineering and consultancy services. Its segment is Plant construction and maintenance segment. The company has operations in Singapore and United Arab Emirates with the majority of revenue from Singapore.
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