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LHT HoldingsSGX:BEI +10.96%52 Operating Margin % is 4.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 8.54. GuruFocus rates SGX:BEI with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, LHT Holdings ranks better than 74.47% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. LHT Holdings's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$0.58 Mil. LHT Holdings's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$12.62 Mil. Therefore, LHT Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.56%.
Warning Sign:
LHT Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LHT Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:BEI'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 8.54 Max: 20.79
Current: 7.31
SGX:BEI's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 74.47% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs SGX:BEI: 7.31
LHT Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -12.30% per year.
LHT Holdings's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S$0.58 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was S$1.98 Mil.
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.
LHT Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
LHT Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LHT 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:BEI vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, LHT 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.
LHT Holdings Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, LHT Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LHT 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.
LHT 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.
LHT Holdings (SGX:BEI) has a Operating Margin % of 4.56% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on LHT Holdings and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 8.54. Over the past decade, LHT Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 20.79. According to the industry distribution chart, LHT Holdings ranks #72 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is LHT Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
LHT Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 4.56% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 8.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 20.79. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.54. LHT Holdings' value of 4.56% is 79.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LHT Holdings ranks #72 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LHT Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LHT Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, LHT Holdings ranks #72 out of 282 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts LHT Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.54. LHT Holdings' value of 4.56% is 79.5% above this benchmark. Historically, LHT Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 20.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.54 vs. the industry median of 2.54, LHT 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 Forest Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Forest Products companies is 2.54, based on 282 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. LHT Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 4.56% is 79.5% 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 LHT Holdings and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LHT Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 4.56%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 8.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LHT Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LHT Holdings (SGX:BEI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.81, compared to a current price of S$0.81 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 4.56%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 8.54 and 79.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.54. LHT Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 LHT Holdings (SGX:BEI), the current Operating Margin % is 4.56% 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 LHT Holdings (SGX:BEI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LHT Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$0.81 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.81.
GuruFocus considers LHT Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BEI:
Operating Margin %: 4.56% (47% below median its 10-year median of 8.54)
GF Value™: S$0.81 vs. price of S$0.81 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.5% above the Forest Products median (#72 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BEI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LHT Holdings Ltd is engaged in manufacturing andpallets and timber-related products. Their product line includes ecr/RFID pallets, greenflo doors, greenflo flooring, plastic pallet, pinewood, technical wood, wooden pallet and wooden crate and case. The company works under segments that include Sale of goods and Pallet Rental and others. In terms of revenue, the company earns the maximum revenue from the Sale of Goods. Geographically it serves Malaysia, and other countries and derives key revenue from Singapore.
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