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China International HoldingsSGX:BEH Operating Margin % is -0.57% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Utilities - Regulated companies, China International Holdings ranks worse than 58.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China International Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:BEH'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.79 Med: 9.9 Max: 42.71
Current: 11.58
SGX:BEH's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 58.75% of 497
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.75
vs SGX:BEH: 11.58
China International Holdings (SGX:BEH) 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.
China International Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
China International Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
China International Holdings Operating Margin % Chart
SGX:BEH vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China International 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.
China International Holdings Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China International Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China International Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.
China International Holdings 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.
* 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.
China International Holdings (SGX:BEH) has a Operating Margin % of -0.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on China International Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China International Holdings ranks #292 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is China International Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
China International Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -0.57%. Based on the distribution chart, China International Holdings ranks #292 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does China International Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China International Holdings ranks #292 out of 497 companies for Operating Margin %. This places China International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.75. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.75, based on 497 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 China International Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China International Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -0.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Holdings (SGX:BEH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.07, compared to a current price of S$0.03 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -0.57%. 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 China International Holdings (SGX:BEH), the current Operating Margin % is -0.57% 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.
China International Holdings Ltd is an integrated water supply company, wastewater treatment as well as managing a real estate portfolio. It is involved in the processing of raw water and reclaimed water and the distribution of treated water for industrial and domestic. Its operating segment includes Water supply services; Land development and others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Water supply services segment. Its Water supply services segment is engaged in the construction of water pipelines and the supply of gray water wastewater treatment service. Company operates in PRC and Hong Kong, majority of revenue from PRC.
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