HL Global EnterprisesSGX:AVX 58 Operating Margin % is 16.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 42.58. GuruFocus rates SGX:AVX with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, HL Global Enterprises ranks better than 50.47% on this metric.
HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) 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.
HL Global Enterprises Operating Margin % Related Terms
HL Global Enterprises Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HL Global Enterprises'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:AVX vs MAR, HLT, H: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, HL Global Enterprises'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.
HL Global Enterprises Operating Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HL Global Enterprises's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HL Global Enterprises's Operating Margin % falls into.
HL Global Enterprises 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.
HL Global Enterprises'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.
HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) has a Operating Margin % of 16.75% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on HL Global Enterprises and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 42.58. Over the past decade, HL Global Enterprises' Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.23 to 54.29. According to the industry distribution chart, HL Global Enterprises ranks #418 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is HL Global Enterprises' Operating Margin % too high?
HL Global Enterprises' current Operating Margin % of 16.75% is 61% below median its 10-year median of 42.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.23 to a high of 54.29. The Travel & Leisure industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. HL Global Enterprises' value of 16.75% is 105.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HL Global Enterprises ranks #418 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HL Global Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HL Global Enterprises' Operating Margin % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, HL Global Enterprises ranks #418 out of 844 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts HL Global Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 8.14. HL Global Enterprises' value of 16.75% is 105.9% above this benchmark. Historically, HL Global Enterprises' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.23 to 54.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.58 vs. the industry median of 8.14, HL Global Enterprises 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Operating Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 8.14, based on 844 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. HL Global Enterprises's current Operating Margin % of 16.75% is 105.9% 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 HL Global Enterprises and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Operating Margin % is 8.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HL Global Enterprises's current Operating Margin % is 16.75%, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 42.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HL Global Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.28, compared to a current price of S$0.44 — trading 55.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.75%, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 42.58 and 105.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 8.14. HL Global Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX), the current Operating Margin % is 16.75% 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 HL Global Enterprises (SGX:AVX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HL Global Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.44 is trading 55.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.28.
GuruFocus considers HL Global Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:AVX:
Operating Margin %: 16.75% (61% below median its 10-year median of 42.58)
GF Value™: S$0.28 vs. price of S$0.44 (55.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#418 of 844)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:AVX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HL Global Enterprises Ltd operates and manages hotels and restaurants in Singapore, Malaysia, and China. It is also engaged in the development of properties for sale and rental, and property and development project management. It operates in three segments: Investment and others, which involves investment holding; Hospitality and restaurant, which is engaged in operating and management of hotels and restaurants; and Property development which includes development of properties for sale and rental and property and development project management. The hospitality and restaurant segment generates maximum revenue for the company. The Group operates principally in Singapore and Malaysia.
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