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Choo Chiang HoldingsSGX:42E -1.09%63 Operating Margin % is 12.93% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 10.50. GuruFocus rates SGX:42E with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks better than 81.54% on this metric.
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.
Choo Chiang Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Choo Chiang Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Choo Chiang Holdings'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:42E vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Choo Chiang Holdings'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.
Choo Chiang Holdings Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Choo Chiang Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Choo Chiang Holdings'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.
Choo Chiang Holdings'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.
Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E) has a Operating Margin % of 12.93% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Choo Chiang Holdings and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 10.50. Over the past decade, Choo Chiang Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.85 to 13.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks #457 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Choo Chiang Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Choo Chiang Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 12.93% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 10.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.85 to a high of 13.41. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Choo Chiang Holdings' value of 12.93% is 239.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks #457 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Choo Chiang Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Choo Chiang Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Choo Chiang Holdings ranks #457 out of 2476 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Choo Chiang Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Choo Chiang Holdings' value of 12.93% is 239.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Choo Chiang Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.85 to 13.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.50 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Choo Chiang Holdings has consistently been above 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 Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.81, based on 2,476 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. Choo Chiang Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 12.93% is 239.4% above 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 Choo Chiang Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Choo Chiang Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 12.93%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 10.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Choo Chiang Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.39, compared to a current price of S$0.46 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.93%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 10.50 and 239.4% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Choo Chiang Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E), the current Operating Margin % is 12.93% 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 Choo Chiang Holdings (SGX:42E) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Choo Chiang Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.46 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.39.
GuruFocus considers Choo Chiang Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:42E:
Operating Margin %: 12.93% (23% above median its 10-year median of 10.50)
GF Value™: S$0.39 vs. price of S$0.46 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 239.4% above the Hardware median (#457 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:42E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Choo Chiang Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer and distributor of electrical products and accessories. It operates through the distribution business and property investment segments. The distribution business segment, which generates key revenue, sells electrical products and accessories. The property investment segment holds investment properties. The company offers electrical cables & cable accessories, electrical wiring accessories, electrical circuit protection, earthing & lightning protection, cable support system, ventilating, wall-mounted & ceiling fans, power drills & handheld tools, luminaires, lamps, and accessories.
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