Tai Sin ElectricSGX:500 +0.93%74 Operating Margin % is 3.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 5.04. GuruFocus rates SGX:500 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Tai Sin Electric ranks worse than 61.15% on this metric.
Tai Sin Electric (SGX:500) 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.
Tai Sin Electric Operating Margin % Related Terms
Tai Sin Electric Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tai Sin Electric'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:500 vs VRT, BE, NVT: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Tai Sin Electric'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.
Tai Sin Electric Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Tai Sin Electric's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tai Sin Electric'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.
Tai Sin Electric's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Tai Sin Electric (SGX:500) has a Operating Margin % of 3.42% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Tai Sin Electric and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 5.04. Over the past decade, Tai Sin Electric's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.43 to 8.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Tai Sin Electric ranks #1854 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Tai Sin Electric's Operating Margin % too high?
Tai Sin Electric's current Operating Margin % of 3.42% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 5.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.43 to a high of 8.78. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Tai Sin Electric's value of 3.42% is 47.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tai Sin Electric ranks #1854 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tai Sin Electric has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tai Sin Electric's Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Tai Sin Electric ranks #1854 out of 3032 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Tai Sin Electric in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.54. Tai Sin Electric's value of 3.42% is 47.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Tai Sin Electric's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.43 to 8.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.04 vs. the industry median of 6.54, Tai Sin Electric 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.54, based on 3,032 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. Tai Sin Electric's current Operating Margin % of 3.42% is 47.7% 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 Tai Sin Electric and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tai Sin Electric's current Operating Margin % is 3.42%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 5.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tai Sin Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tai Sin Electric (SGX:500) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.57, compared to a current price of S$0.54 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.42%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 5.04 and 47.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.54. Tai Sin Electric's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Tai Sin Electric (SGX:500), the current Operating Margin % is 3.42% 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 Tai Sin Electric (SGX:500) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tai Sin Electric stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.54 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.57.
GuruFocus considers Tai Sin Electric to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:500:
Operating Margin %: 3.42% (32% below median its 10-year median of 5.04)
GF Value™: S$0.57 vs. price of S$0.54 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% below the Industrial Products median (#1854 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:500 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tai Sin Electric Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of cable and wire products. The company's business segments are Cable and Wire, Electrical Material Distribution, Switchboard, and Test and Inspection, with maximum revenue from the Cable and wire segment. The products of the company include fire-resistant cables, molded circuit breakers, safety sensors, and personal protection equipment.
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