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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.
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Addvalue Technologies Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Addvalue Technologies'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:A31 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Addvalue Technologies'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.
Addvalue Technologies Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Addvalue Technologies's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Addvalue Technologies'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.
Addvalue Technologies'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.
Addvalue Technologies (SGX:A31) has a Operating Margin % of 12.72% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Addvalue Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Addvalue Technologies ranks #300 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Addvalue Technologies' Operating Margin % too high?
Addvalue Technologies' current Operating Margin % is 12.72%. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 4.14. Addvalue Technologies' value of 12.72% is 207.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Addvalue Technologies ranks #300 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Addvalue Technologies has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Addvalue Technologies' Operating Margin % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Addvalue Technologies ranks #300 out of 2473 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Addvalue Technologies in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.14. Addvalue Technologies' value of 12.72% is 207.2% above 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 a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 4.14, based on 2,473 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. Addvalue Technologies's current Operating Margin % of 12.72% is 207.2% 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 Addvalue Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Addvalue Technologies's current Operating Margin % is 12.72%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Addvalue Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Addvalue Technologies (SGX:A31) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.03, compared to a current price of S$0.15 — trading 396.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.72% and 207.2% above the Hardware industry median of 4.14. Addvalue Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 57/100. 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 Addvalue Technologies (SGX:A31), the current Operating Margin % is 12.72% 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 Addvalue Technologies (SGX:A31) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Addvalue Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.15 is trading 396.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.03.
GuruFocus considers Addvalue Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:A31:
Operating Margin %: 12.72%
GF Value™: S$0.03 vs. price of S$0.15 (396.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 207.2% above the Hardware median (#300 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:A31 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Addvalue Technologies Ltd manufactures digital, wireless, and broadband communications technology products. It provides satellite-based communication terminals and solutions for a variety of voice and internet protocol-based data applications. The company is engaged in single business divisions: the Sale of finished products and components and Design service income. It has classified its business in various geographic segments Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; North America, and the Asia Pacific. The Asia Pacific segment generates the maximum revenue for the company. Its Asia Pacific segment includes sales made to customers based in Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, China, Philippines,Australia, Japan and other countries within the region.
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